ASICS Women's Gel-Kayano 28 Running Shoes

I have a slightly narrow foot. Three years ago I got the “27” model of this ASICS shoe. It is a medium width but runs slightly narrow which is exactly what I needed. It also has a good arch and comfort all around. I read lots of comparison reviews on the 27, 28, & 29 models. This new 28 has more cushioning around the back of the ankle that for me is a better fit than the 27. I find it gives me a more secure fit for my slightly narrow feet and does NOT cause irritation or blisters. I put these on the first day thinking I would wear them just a couple of hours to get used to them. I wore them all day and they felt great with all-around cushioning which my old shoes no longer had! I’m very pleased and am considering a second pair due to the great reduced price and because the newer models no longer have a tongue that can be adjusted…more like a sock instead. The jury is still out on how those may feel. I’m thankful I was able to order these online and that they fit as well and even better than my first ASICS pair.

I have a difficult time finding shoes. My feet hurt so bad after a days work, that I had to quit. I frustratingly tried so many brand name shoes, including expensive HOKA and Brooks. I finally found the only shoes I can wear. I am a lady who is 200 lbs, with medium wide feet (almost narrow), flat feet, pronation. They are a little hard to get in, but once I have my shoes on and start walking, it's excellent. These are now going to be the only shoes I can wear to walk or work. Thank goodness I finally found them and at half the price of the HOKA. I have never spent more than 50 on shoes, but with gaining 65 lbs, flat, over pro feet, I had to splurge and I learned that just because shoes are $150 plus, does not make them better for my feet. So these ASICS are now my go to shoes. My frustrating and depressing search is over. I am happy today. PS. Like other reviews, order a half size to a size bigger than what you normally wear. I had to return and size up a half size. I could have done a whole size bigger, but the half size up is good enough.

I took a gamble on these since I normally only buy Brooks but the gamble paid off. I paid 30.00 less and they are form fitting. I wear a 9.5 in athletic shoes and they fit true to size. I also have more of a c width than a b but they fit great. I feel the support. I haven't walked the trails yet but I can tell they are going to be just fine. They are well made. I am going to purchase another while they still have this in 2023.

Before I start this review, I should mention that I have two completely different feet and they are seldom in agreement about shoes. I have to search for shoes that make both feet happy. I have always had higher arches, but they have been flattening over the years. Now, one has a higher arch than the other one and is a half-size shorter. It is also slightly wider at the ball. That foot likes to supinate. The arch fell more in the other foot, which is now slightly longer. That one is fairly neutral. I have sensitive feet and both are very picky about shoes. I like a roomy toe box and a narrower heel. These Gel-Kayano shoes certainly satisfy that criteria. However, my right foot hates this shoe due to the support features. This is a beautiful shoe, but it is supportive to the point of being a bit oppressive. There is too much padding around the cuff at the heel, which is a bit uncomfortable and rubs a bit on the heel of the shorter foot. There is great deal of cushioning in the sole and heel, which is good for "supinators", but it is a big sacrifice in responsiveness. The outside of my supinating right foot just mushes right into the lateral part of the shoe, rather than pushing off. I need a supportive shoe for my right foot, but it feels like this shoe is doing the opposite of what I need it to do. It seems to be exaggerating the supination. My left foot, which is flatter and more neutral, is OK with this shoe. It finds it comfortable. Of course, I buy shoes to fit the longer foot, so the shoe does fit the left foot better. That may also be why it isn't bothered by the excessive padding around the cuff at the heel. Unfortunately, it slides and rubs on my shorter, problemed, supinating right foot. My guess is that the shoe has to be a perfect fit or the padded heel is going to be a problem for some. I do find that the shoe is true to sizing. I measure both the width and length of my feet before ordering online and check with the manufacturer for sizing. These fit exactly as expected. They are a bit more snug at the arch and the heel for support, but the toe box is ample for me. My feet are pretty standard for width and I don't find this shoe to run narrow, like many claim the Asics brand to do. I think this shoe would be great for pronators who want superb cushioning, but I wouldn't recommend it for supinators. The cushioning is certainly ample for supinators, but the support seems to be geared more for pronation. It seems to actually push my feet in that direction. I did try the Asics Gel-Cumulus 23, which was a better fit for my supinating right foot. It puts it in the correct alignment without putting all kinds of unnecessary pressure on the foot. It still has more padding at the cuff of the heel and more cushioning in the sole than I would like, but that is more of a personal preference. I tend to prefer more responsiveness over cushioning. I also tried the Asics Gel-Venture 7 to help my supinating right foot, which doesn't have nearly as much cushioning and padding, but the shoe is supportive and responsive. Both of my feet love that shoe, as well as the price tag. Lastly, I also tried the Brooks Adrenaline GTS, which is a fine shoe for cushioning, but it doesn't seem to be made as well as the the Asics brand shoes or provide as much support. It has some degree of side rail support, but the material above the sole doesn't provide much form or shape. It is pretty soft and allows the foot to slide around. It is, however, a comfortable shoe for everyday wearing. I just wouldn't run in them. All four pairs of these shoes were purchased and compared for their comfort and ability to help my right, supinating foot without irritating my left foot. While I am on the fence about the Brooks shoes, I'm keeping the latter two pairs of Asics shoes and returning the Gel-Kayano 28s. I just don't feel the Gel-Kayano 28s are a good fit for supination.

These are the most comfortable and stable shoes. I have narrow ankles and they fit perfectly but aren’t tight. Love the cushion at the ankle too! The toe box is wide enough for what I was wanting and the design of the shoe keeps me from rolling in. Lightweight and full support without being bulky/clunky. Best shoe I’ve ever worn for so many reasons. Tried Nike, Altra, Skechers, Adidas, and Brooks and this shoe tops the list.

Bought these before a trip where we would be doing a ton of walking. I didn’t have time to wear them before hand, so I was worried they would hurt my feet. They did not, they were so comfortable and didn’t run my feet anywhere: I wore them the whole week with no issues. They are great quality and the colors are beautiful. I love ASICS but I’ve never had the Kayano. They are now my favorite! They fit as expected. I got my normal size 6 and they fit perfect.

I walk about ten miles at work each day ...ASICS Women's Gel-Kayano 28 Running Shoes are so comfortable, allowed my feet to breathe without being to airy. Well balanced, supported and cute!!! The only thing I dislike about them is that with each step I take the shoes squeek as though I walked through something sticky. I don't imagine they all do it. I just got that one pair I guess. Overall I love them and ignore the squeeking.

Es un excelente producto de ASICS, lo recomiendo ampliamente, solo considerar comprar medio numero mas al habitual, ya que la horma viene un poco justa y al hincharse los pies llegan a molestar un poco los tenis.

Excelente producto ligeros y buen material. Le encantaron a la persona que se los regale

Comprei o tênis Wide, baseada em um outro ótimo tênis da mesma marca, também largura Wide (D) . Mas o que comprei está apertado na largura.

I wear these shoes every day

Es exactamente el color que muestran las fotos, muy cómodo y es la medida que se indica. Fue un obsequio para mi mami que padece de pronación y se siente cómo corrige la postura del pie. Muy buena compra con relación precio y calidad. Y el servicio de entrega de Amazon, excelente!