The Gel Kayano is a maximalist road running shoe family using Gel and Lite-Show technology from ASICS.
The Gel Kayano 29 is the newest model from the family, uses breathable construction design, and went on sale in 2022.
With an average review score of 85%, it's in the highest rated 30% of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 40% of running shoes today.
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released | ReleasedAug 2022 | Aug 2020 | Feb 2020 | Jan 2014 | ||
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Weight | Weight298 g | M: 306 g W: 269 g | M: 286 g W: 241 g | M: 272 g W: 235 g | M: 281 g W: 238 g | |
Forefoot | Forefoot15 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | 23 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 8 mm | 12 mm | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
Heel | Heel25 mm | 32 mm | 26 mm | 33 mm | ||
Brand | BrandASICS | adidas | Brooks | Mizuno | New Balance | ASICS |
Pronation Type | Pronation TypeOverpronation | Neutral pronationOverpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation | Overpronation |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike |
Arch Type | Arch TypeLow arch | High archLow arch | Low arch | Low arch | Low arch | Low arch |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | Maximalist | Maximalist | |||
Techs | TechsASICS Gel | adidas Ultraboost | Mizuno WaveKnit | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsSustainable | |||||
Common characteristicsRoadDaily runningNeutralStabilityBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1860) |
Terrain | Road (+1264) |
Usages | Daily running (+1081) |
Brand | ASICS (+234) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1458)Stability (+200) |
Pronation Type | Overpronation (+182) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+1101) |
Arch Type | Low arch (+189) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+788)Wide toe box (+309) |
Features | Breathable (+958) |
Materials | Knit (+188) |
Techs | ASICS Gel (+130) |
Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable (+132) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 29 | |
Released | Aug 2022 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | 298 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm | |
Heel | 25 mm | |
Forefoot | 15 mm |