ASICS Gel Kayano 23

    Review Score
    83%
    🏅 Highly Rated
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    Overview

    The Gel Kayano is a maximalist road running shoe family using Gel and Lite-Show technology from ASICS.

    The Gel Kayano 23 went on sale in 2016. As a stability support shoe, it's suitable for runners with overpronation. The latest model in the family is the ASICS Gel Kayano 29.

    According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 83%. This puts it in the highest rated 40% of comparable running shoes. According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 326 g
    W: 261 g
    357 g
    M: 303 g
    W: 266 g
    M: 283 g
    W: 227 g
    M: 298 g
    W: 252 g
    M: 335 g
    W: 278 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    M: 12 mm
    W: 11 mm
    24 mm
    29 mm
    27 mm
    30 mm
    33 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    M: 10 mm
    W: 13 mm
    12 mm
    10 mm
    12 mm
    8 mm
    8 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    M: 22 mm
    W: 24 mm
    36 mm
    39 mm
    39 mm
    38 mm
    41 mm
    Brand
    Brand
    ASICS    		BrooksBrooksBrooksNew BalanceMizuno
    Pronation Type
    Pronation Type
    Overpronation    		OverpronationSevere overpronationOverpronationOverpronationOverpronationOverpronation
    Strike Type
    Strike Type
    Heel strike    		Heel strikeHeel strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    		MaximalistComfortableMaximalistMaximalistComfortableMaximalistComfortableMaximalist
    Orthotic friendly
    Orthotic friendly
    Removable insole
    Removable insole
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Techs
    Techs
    ASICS Gel
    		New Balance Fresh Foam
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    Vegan Ⓥ    		Sustainable
    Common characteristics
    RoadDaily runningStabilityLow arch
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    ASICS Gel Kayano 23: what the experts say (2 reviews)

      ASICS Gel Kayano 23: 3 Expert video reviews

        ASICS Gel Kayano 23 characteristics and specifications

        Characteristics
        SportsRunning (+2144)
        TerrainRoad (+1438)
        UsagesDaily running (+1196)
        BrandASICS (+264)
        Support TypeStability (+223)
        Pronation TypeOverpronation (+209)
        Strike TypeHeel strike (+1162)
        Arch TypeLow arch (+215)
        TechsASICS Gel (+143)
        Events10k (+714)Half marathon (+714)Marathon (+714)
        Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ (+260)
        ColorwaysLight Blue
        Specificationsvs Average
        Model
        23
        Released
        Sep 2016
        Measurements
        Weight
        M: 326 g
        W: 261 g
        Heel to toe drop
        M: 10 mm
        W: 13 mm
        Heel
        M: 22 mm
        W: 24 mm
        Forefoot
        M: 12 mm
        W: 11 mm

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