Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Kayano® 29

Comfortable shoe but definitely run at least a half size small. I usually wear a 7.5 or 8 I got an 8 and they are way too small.

I purchased these for nurses week as my current ASICS were almost a year old. I also got another pair- different style. The other ones were amazing! These however hurt my feet and are not comfortable. I got the same size as I usually do, but these pinch my toes and hurt my arches. I don't like them , and would return them for sure.

Cool look and color, but the MK design did not work for me. Really challenging to get foot in and out of shoes with the fixed tongue laces."

Fit well. The inside side ripped in 6 weeks of wearing. The back of the heel as well. I untied when putting on, and still ripped. Fabric is too flimsy.

Enough though I did the online survey to choose the correct shoe for my foot, the choice was wrong. The shoes are too firm and very uncomfortable. I tried to return the shoes but was told no because I did not have the box they came in.

I've been wearing Kayanos for over 15 years, I normally buy 2-3 pairs at a time so I can prolong their lives by rotating shoes throughout the year. My last pairs were Kayano 27s. This new Kayano 29s were a big disappointment. The angle of the heel has been changed (steeper) that it has completely changed the feel of the shoes and has ruined it for me. I wanted so badly to like these new shoes but I kept getting shin splits while using them that I gave up. The shoes themselves are well made, good material, good padding/sole. But none of that mattered because they were so uncomfortable. I ended up returning them

I've bought multiple pairs of the Gel Kayano's since the 25, always in 6.5 Wide. The sizing for these is slightly bigger (~1/2 size), meaning my purchase of 3 pairs during Black Friday can't be used. Highly suggest trying these on in-store before buying your normal size.

I had high hopes for these shoes, but they gave me awful blisters despite spending plenty of time breaking them in before going on runs. Bummed out- they're just not the right fit I guess :(

Okay for causal walking, but for long distance the shoe became very uncomfortable in the toe box and forefoot. Not the best on any terrain.

Changes from prior versions make this less comfortable with running

I have worn ASIC gel nimbus for years. I bought this style because I don't care for the new design on the gel nimbus. I figured it should be similar considering they both are for neutral stride and it's ASIC so how can I go wrong? WellI was soooo wrong. I don't if it's this particular pair of shoes, but the quality is not the same. They look cheap and feel cheap. I wore them to work (I'm an RN and on my feet for long hours) and my feet were killing me by the end of the shift. They def don't fit the same as the nimbus, either. I feel like they may run slightly bigger. I'm really disappointed because I'm never going to buy the new nimbus design.

For years, I wore this Asics model and then pivoted to a different brand.Not as comfortable as I remember them being. Somewhat stiff but I'm getting used to them.

I have ordered the Asics Gel-Kayano or years from you. It is the most comfortable shoe for my feet and for the plantar fasciitis condition. This time, the shoes are uncomfortable and the structure is different. I took all the packaging and threw it out, not realizing the shoe would be so different. It is not good for walking outdoors which is the primary purpose. What shoe would be similar to the previous Gel-Kayano?

I usually love my Gel-Kayano 29 ASICS, but something about the manufacturing of this shoe is off. I have used this same model 5 times, but when I bought my latest pair, the shoe construction caused rubbing and irritation in my interior ankle bed and sole of my foot. I think something went wrong in the manufacturing cycle of this latest batch.

Unfortunately I am having a very difficult time with the left heel. It is too tight. I have plantar fasciitis & Achilles tendinitis. I love the sneakers but just can't wear them without pain.

I've had several pairs of Gel Kayano running shoes, and loved them. For some reason, this pair doesnt work for me and causes pain in my feet. I am unable to wear them for walking or running without being super uncomfortable. They look nice, but they are not the shoe for me.

My feet burn and get numb after 15min of running. Didn't have that problem with the previous model from a couple years ago.

Would be comfortable but hurt my feet horribly - I thought they fit, but took them on a 10 mile run and the ball of my foot was hurting so bad. I think they were a half size too small, even though I ordered my regular size in all shoes and thought they fit when I first put them on. Now I can't return them :(

Very comfortable shoe, exactly what I was looking for. I was happy with them until I noticed a portion of the sole was detaching from the right shoe after ~6 weeks of very light use. I wear them 1-3 times per week for everyday errands. Really disappointed by the quality.

Not comfortable at all. I ordered my normal shoes size which it fit fine when I put them on. However, after walking with them for about an hour my toes hurt so much couldn't Waite to get them off!

I thought they would be super comfortable because the sole seems well cushioned, but to surprise my feet hurt pretty bad after standing for long periods of time.

I am a bit disappointed in my newest pair. My first pair felt very supportive and has given me great arch support. This pair, as soon as I put my foot in it, it felt different. My foot sunk to the bottom more. I should have boxed it up and exchanged it right at the moment but didn't. I now regret it. It feels like it is 6 months older than my first pair and it is one month newer.