The Gel Kayano is a road running shoe family using Asics Gel and Asics Lite-Show technology from Asics.
The Gel Kayano 27 has a breathable, orthotic friendly and removable insole design, and was released in 2020. 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 90%. This puts it in the highest rated 10% 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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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | ||
released | ReleasedJun 2020 | Sep 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | ||
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | WeightM: 315 g W: 249 g | M: 281 g W: 244 g | 281 g | M: 269 g W: 221 g | 252 g | 318 g |
Forefoot | ForefootM: 12 mm W: 11 mm | 11 mm | 14 mm | 29 mm | 30 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 | 37 mm | 38 mm | |
Terrain | TerrainRoad | Road | Road | Road | Road | RoadTrail |
Usages | UsagesDaily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily runningRacingSpeed training | Daily running |
Brand | BrandAsics | Asics | Asics | Asics | Saucony | Mizuno |
Support Type | Support TypeStability | Stability | Stability | Stability | Stability | NeutralStability |
Pronation Type | Pronation TypeOverpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation | Neutral pronationOverpronation |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Arch Type | Arch TypeLow arch | Low arch | Low arch | Low arch | Low arch | High archLow arch |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeFor big guysFor heavy runners | Maximalist | For big guysFor heavy runnersMaximalist | |||
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 (+1575) |
Terrain | Road (+1035) |
Usages | Daily running (+870) |
Brand | Asics (+208) |
Support Type | Stability (+171) |
Pronation Type | Overpronation (+161) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+909) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+173) |
Shoe Type | For big guys (+339)For heavy runners (+339) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+562) |
Features | Breathable (+687)Orthotic friendly (+109)Removable insole (+105) |
Materials | Mesh (+700)Reflective (+88) |
Events | 10k (+615)Half marathon (+615)Marathon (+615) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 27 | |
Released | Jun 2020 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 315 g W: 249 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 |