The Gel Kayano Lite is a stability road running shoe family using Asics Gel technology from Asics. This is the original product in the family.
The Gel Kayano Lite uses breathable design, and came out in 2020. 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 Lite 3.
With an average review score of 87%, 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 10% of running shoes today.
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similarity | Similarity | Very similar | Very similar | Very similar | ||
released | ReleasedOct 2020 | Nov 2019 | Sep 2022 | Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | |
expertReviewScore | Expert Review Score | | | | | |
Weight | WeightM: 289 g W: 252 g | M: 303 g W: 266 g | M: 269 g W: 221 g | 281 g | 252 g | 318 g |
Forefoot | ForefootM: 12 mm W: 11 mm | 14 mm | 29 mm | 30 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe dropM: 10 mm W: 13 mm | 12 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm |
Heel | HeelM: 22 mm W: 24 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 | Brooks | 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 | 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 | Low arch | High archLow arch |
Shoe Type | Shoe Type | For big guysFor heavy runners | Maximalist | For big guysFor heavy runnersMaximalist | ||
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Techs | Techs | Asics Gel | ||||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | ||||
Common characteristicsBreathable |
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) |
Fit | Wide toe box (+217) |
Features | Breathable (+687) |
Materials | Mesh (+700) |
Events | 10k (+615)Half marathon (+615)Marathon (+615) |
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Released | Oct 2020 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 289 g W: 252 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 |