Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 29
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Customer Fit Survey:
72%"Felt true to size"
86%"Felt true to width"
84%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I am not at all happy with the change Asics has done to the Gel-Kayano. I have worn this design for quite a while and they always fit and felt comfortable. This time around Ascis decided we needed rockers in the bottom of the shoes to help prepell us forward. All they do it make the shoe feel weird. I hope they go back to the original design. The shoes run short, and go up high up too high on the ankle. I use these for walking, they throw your cadance off. I can't imagine using these for running.
Debbie61,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have mixed feelings about the pros and cons of these shoes. For me the most important factor was comfort. I always bought gel kayano and always was pleased even though these changed a lot from previous older versions that I had. Pro: they are comfortable with nice interior cushioning, and good heel support and the large toe front is a plus for me I do not have larger feet but I like to be comfortable. Cons: they are not the most stylish sneaker out there so I opted for the total black to be less visible and yes as other says I think they are a bit squicky when walking but I need to verify more in-depth because I thought I've noticed the squicking while walking in the home going out, when the home was quiet. I bought these shoes when they were on sale, probably was not going to spend the full amount on them.
As2340,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Purchased a size 13 regular men's shoe online. The KAYANO 29 shoes arrived and were too small and tight. I. Hold not wear them comfortably. I also note that the shoe's laces were too short. I had to return them back to ASICS. I have purchased ASICS in the past and they were always great shoes and fit well. This pair may have been mis-sized.
Allen A,
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These shoes are great but this particular "black and white" one is not like the others. It has a sock slip around the ankle and because it's not as heavy or fluffy around the ankle, the size is much bigger on than the rest. Not sure why they made one that was the black duckling of the group. Unfortunate, had to return because of the size and my true size was out
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I did not keep them. For some reason the size I always wears, these shoes were too tight in toes. I have another pair same brand same size. These shoes may run small.
Liza12,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Just okay, not as good as previous kayanos. Material cheaper and shorter laces
Amy 1,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I normally wear an 8 1/2 wide but ordered a 9 wide. It was too small and too narrow. I don't think going up another half size will be big enough.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
For me, too big toe area and not much cushion, and felt my feet burning. I guess they're not meant for me. I'll be trying another version but at a store, so I can be sure they'll be the right running shoe for my needs.
Lymarie,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Too firm - absolutely killed my feet. Not sure why but the Gel Kayanos have not been the same in the last few iterations as the earlier models.
Tess C,
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I had to go up a half of size. Plus, the black dye comes off on my socks and will not bleach out. Is anyone else having this problem. I do workout and sweat in them but I have never had a shoe do that.
ELLEN, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Not for my high arches. The shoes had me rolling even more to the outside of my feet. Comfy as long as I stood still.
I'd also recommend:
I kept the Brooks Ghost 15
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The shoes fit fine but I needed more padding in the forefoot area. Not enough with this shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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In my current Asics, I’m a size 11 but in this style my normal size was way too small. Size up with this style.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I've been wearing Asics-Gel-Kayano for probably 15 years, through many numbers and iterations of the shoe. I like the forefoot padding, the padding in general. It's always been a pretty narrow shoe, so I get a wide and order a half-size up, 7 1/2 rather than 7. The #29 stumped me. The 71/2Wide was so tight I tried ordering an 8W, a size I've never in my life had on my feet. That for, though it looked ridiculous on my feet. But the sole now has a large series of grooves. Perhaps that makes the shoe more flexible, but I could feel them through all that padding, and it was uncomfortable. I am so sad to have to start searching for a different brand.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Fit a little small
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I liked everything about these shoes, except the length. I normally wear size 10 in Asics, but these were too short.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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The length of the shoe was shorter than I anticipated having worn the same size shoe numerous times.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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too long and way too narrow - not a true wide
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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The widest wide shoes I have ever experienced! I run between regular and wide depending on the shoe. These are for someone with a super wide foot by any standard. Returned for regular width and they are fine.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Shows are now cut narrow, shoe looks purple not blue as described
Jeanne Y,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Sadly the wrong item was delivered. I received the female shoe instead of the male shoe. I was unable to review with just comments. I was required to state fit. Clearly, fit not the issue in this case.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I don't think this style is as comfortable as previous. My faves are the kayano 27. I'm having a lot of problems with my feet with this newest sneaker
KM2022,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I ordered this model in a women's size 9, which I have worn for the past five years. This model seemed a half size larger and the toe box was very wide. I sent these back. I tried them for a few runs, but they were just too big.
JodiO,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Returning...............I ordered wide for bone spur. They were not wide enough! Love the style of the
shoe!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I actually returned these because they were too small. I should have sized up at least 1/2 a size.
Amy G,
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