The Gel Kayano is a road running shoe family using Asics Gel, Asics Lite-Show and GEL technology from Asics.
The Gel Kayano 27 MK is a knit version of the Gel Kayano 27.
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 prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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released | Released | Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | Nov 2022 | Sep 2021 | Dec 2022 |
Weight | WeightM: 315 g W: 249 g | M: 309 g W: 281 g | M: 303 g W: 244 g | M: 275 g W: 235 g | M: 346 g W: 315 g | M: 275 g W: 235 g |
Forefoot | ForefootM: 20 mm W: 17 mm | 24 mm | 28 mm | 24 mm | M: 27 mm W: 14 mm | |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe dropM: 10 mm W: 13 mm | 8 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 8 mm | |
Heel | Heel30 mm | 36 mm | 28 mm | 36 mm | M: 35 mm W: 22 mm | |
Brand | BrandAsics | Brooks | Mizuno | Altra | Brooks | Asics |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeFor big guysFor heavy runnersMaximalist | For big guysFor heavy runners | For big guysFor heavy runnersMaximalist | Low dropZero drop | For big guysFor heavy runnersMaximalist | Maximalist |
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Techs | TechsGEL | GuideRail | Enerzy | EGOGuideRail | BioMoGo DNAGuideRail | FF Blast |
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | Sustainable | |||
Common characteristicsRoadDaily runningStabilityOverpronationLow arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1623) |
Terrain | Road (+1076) |
Usages | Daily running (+917) |
Brand | Asics (+218) |
Support Type | Stability (+177) |
Pronation Type | Overpronation (+170) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+943) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+182) |
Shoe Type | For big guys (+374)For heavy runners (+374)Maximalist (+363) |
Materials | Knit (+139)Reflective (+99) |
Techs | GEL (+118) |
Events | 10k (+632)Half marathon (+632)Marathon (+632) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 27 MK | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 315 g W: 249 g | |
Heel to toe drop | M: 10 mm W: 13 mm | |
Heel | 30 mm | |
Forefoot | M: 20 mm W: 17 mm |