ASICS Men's Gel-Kayano 24 Running Shoes

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Very disappointing continuation of the Gel Kayano series. I have worn this variant of shoe from Asics since 2010. These shoes have always worn out a little sooner than expected, but have been comfortable from the beginning to the end. I have ran several organized half marathons and marathons in these shoes, and when I was in the service it was my go-to for distance running with my squad on Mondays. This shoe differs from the others due to the lack of cushioning in the heel and forefoot. The padding around the base of the ankle at the shoe opening is also thinner. Moving forward I will not be purchasing the shoe again until I physically try out the next model in store. Very disappointing

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Seems to run a 1/2 size larger than usual kayanos

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I had worn Kayanos for years up until the 23s and 24s. Those models seemed to hurt my feet. This version seems to have fixed the issues that were bothering me (mostly in the forefoot and toe area) and feel comfortable like the earlier versions. I will note that while it does have some cushioning in the heel, it is not quiet as squishy as some prior versions. I recall the first time I put on earlier versions and it felt like I was running on a cloud. Didnt quite get that same feeling in these, but still great cushion. Likely depends on personal preference. I actually found the blue option to be a design I like - so often these running shoes dont come in color schemes that I would care to wear anywhere but while running, but these are ok.

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My friend is a serious ironman triathlete, and he swears by Gel-Kayanos, so I tried the 23 model on his recommendation. Seriously, they are the most comfortable running and cross-training shoes that Ive EVER worn. Stability is unparalleled, and they fairly light given the superb support. I work out and/or run practically every day. After a few months, the 23s are still holding up well and going strong... but Ive retired them to "running around the city" shoes (I live on the UWS in Manhattan) because they are just so damn comfortable. I recently purchased the Gel-Kayano 24s and my expectations were solidly met - again. The 24s feel even more cushioned. A drawback for some runners might be that you are going to sacrifice some speed.... the soles are not that flexible, and the shoe is a bit bulky compared to the other high-end racing shoes. But you can run in them comfortably 4-EVER. Wish the price would come down but, hey, you only get one pair of feet in life. Be good to them. They will definitely thank you with these shoes.

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Asics Gel-Kayano looks great and is the only brand/product that I comfortably can say fit my feet perfectly every time and and let me run without any of my feet start aching. Technically Asics Gel-Kayano is a great running shoe, fits the feet well, gives great support to your feet when running and the "gel" technology protects the knees! Most other shoes from other vendors gives me problems one way or another when running. The only drawback with Asics Gel-Kayano in general (though not with this pair yet) - which to me is an annoying and unnecessary issue but has been consistent over the last five-six years years and my approximately 15th pairs of Asics - is that each Asics Gel-Kayano pair does not look good for long. After relative short period of time (frequently only a month in of using them) a hole will start appearing in the upper part of the shoe covering your toes (hole in the mesh toe cap). I wish Asics would recognize and correct this flaw because the hole in the toe cap look bad in an otherwise almost new shoe (and people who dont have Asics frequently ask what has happened) but it is the same issue every time and has happened to all my previous pairs over the years but it has never happened to any other brand I have used. I have pointed out this issue (flaw) directly to Asics but the refer to warranty and I did send one pair once that I got replaced and they only lasted one month again before it was a new hole in one of shoes again. I had shoes replaced twice but who has time to continuously send the shoes in for warranty replacement only to get a new pair with the same issue? However, even with the holes the shoes can be used (and the only one that I feel comfortable with) but this issue is annoying and the shoes look bad almost immediately (see photo of my previous pair - not the latest). In short the Asics Gel-Kayano is a great running shoe that fits your feet well, providing excellent stability and support for your feet and they are a savior for your knees but dont expect them to look good or last for long.

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