The Gel Kayano is a road running shoe family using Asics Gel and Asics Lite-Show technology from Asics.
The Gel Kayano 25 uses breathable, orthotic friendly and removable insole design, and went on sale in 2019. Its support type is designated as stability, meaning that it's designed for runners with overpronation. The latest model in the family is the Asics Gel Kayano 29.
With an average review score of 83%, it's in the highest rated 40% of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 10% of running shoes today.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | ||
released | ReleasedJun 2019 | Sep 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | ||
expertReviewScore | Expert Review Score | | | | | |
Weight | WeightM: 337 g W: 278 g | M: 281 g W: 244 g | M: 269 g W: 221 g | 281 g | 318 g | 252 g |
Forefoot | ForefootM: 12 mm W: 11 mm | 11 mm | 14 mm | 30 mm | 29 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe dropM: 10 mm W: 13 mm | 10 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm |
Heel | HeelM: 22 mm W: 24 mm | 21 mm | 22 mm | 38 mm | 37 mm | |
Terrain | TerrainRoad | Road | Road | Road | RoadTrail | Road |
Usages | UsagesDaily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily runningRacingSpeed training |
Brand | BrandAsics | Asics | Asics | Asics | Mizuno | Saucony |
Support Type | Support TypeStability | Stability | Stability | Stability | NeutralStability | Stability |
Pronation Type | Pronation TypeOverpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation | Neutral pronationOverpronation | Overpronation |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Arch Type | Arch TypeLow arch | Low arch | Low arch | Low arch | High archLow arch | Low arch |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeFor big guysFor heavy runners | For big guysFor heavy runnersMaximalist | Maximalist | |||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Techs | Techs | Asics Gel | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1585) |
Terrain | Road (+1046) |
Usages | Daily running (+878) |
Brand | Asics (+210) |
Support Type | Stability (+172) |
Pronation Type | Overpronation (+162) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+916) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+174) |
Shoe Type | For big guys (+343)For heavy runners (+343) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+569) |
Features | Breathable (+690)Orthotic friendly (+111)Removable insole (+107) |
Materials | Mesh (+706) |
Events | 10k (+618)Half marathon (+618)Marathon (+618) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 25 | |
Released | Jun 2019 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 337 g W: 278 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 |