ASICS Women's Gel-Kayano 30 Running Shoes

This shoe appeared on several lists of best running shoes for foot and knee pain, so I decided to give them a try. I walk/run about 4 miles a day on a treadmill during the winter, and was experiencing increasing knee pain, even just walking. (My treadmill belt is not well padded). I have a neutral foot with moderate arches.I had already tried and returned another brand, so did a lot of reading before making another try. The Gel Kayano is supremely comfortable, with nice cushioning, wide toe box, moderate arch support in the right place for me, and a nice rocker effect. It's so comfortable, it doesn't look like it's going to require any sort of break-in period. No rubbing anywhere after several miles. The best thing, my knee pain went away immediately. Although these are intended to be dedicated treadmill shoes, I've been wearing them around the house all day, can't stand to take them off.Sizing may be a little generous, or maybe I'm just not used to having that much room to wiggle my toes. The length seems correct and there's no sliding around in the heel. I ordered some thin running socks, which I should be wearing anyway. While the tops are very breathable, my feet are getting warm underneath, so socks will help prevent any moisture buildup.The price was reasonable... they are changing over to the new model so these were $99. Can't complain about that for a quality shoe! The Gel Kayano is supposed to be very durable , so we'll see how long they last!Love these so much I just may well sleep in them. They're that comfortable!

The Kayanos are a great pronation running shoe. I started with them years ago and have now decided to come back. Great fit, great cushioning, and great arch support to keep me 'on top of my feet!!'

So glad I decided to get these! I have a large flat foot and I walk a lot. Been trying to find the perfect shoe. They are great so far. They are true to size and very comfortable. I feel like I'm walking on clouds. They look nice too!

This is my all time favorite running shoe for stability and comfort. It is true to size. Does not require a lot of breaking into. I’ve had previous versions of this shoe that I really like as well. There is a good amount of cushion without compromising the stability of the ankle/foot. Moderate arch. Wide toe box. The only thing that I’m not a huge fan of is the hard material protecting the toe box. It doesn’t affect the function but sometimes creates a line when it’s dirty in that area.

The Gel-Kayanos have been my go-to running shoes for years. My feet must have grown, as the regular 9.5 felt a little short this time. I ordered a 10 and it was the right size for me! It's my first time ordering my size in wide with these shoes. I love the fit! I am not a runner; I just work out here and there so I don't buy a new pair each year. My Gel-Kayanos usually last me a few years.I removed one star because I am not crazy about the design of the heel. It makes the shoes almost look like a wedge pair of running shoes.Edit: (10/24/2024)So, I took my new shoes to the gym for the first time the other day. I was disappointed to feel like they were crushing my toes a little when I was running/exercising. It felt like the shoes were too small when I was working out. It was not super painful or anything, but uncomfortable enough to be felt.Edit #2: (11/5/2024)After my first workout with the new shoes, I seriously considered returning them, but decided to re-try the shoes on to check the size. Again, they fitted fine. The toe-box is comfortable and the tip of my big toe doesn't reach the inside of the shoe, so I know I have the right size. Since the crushed-toe feeling only happened when I exercised, I suspected that my feet were sliding toward the front during jogs or more intensive workouts. I decided to tighten the shoe laces to see if that would help. It fixed the problem! My last workout did not cause pain or gave any crushing toe feeling. My feet had never slid toward the front before during exercise, nor did I ever have to tighten my shoelaces. It's the first time this is happening to me with the Gel-Kayanos and this must be my 6th or 7th pair. (Note: I always tie my shoe laces. With these shoes, I don't do it super tight to the point where it's just uncomfortable, but it is definitely tighter than what I am used to.)I will keep the shoes even though they are not my favorite model.

Super support and great cushion. As always true to size. ❤️❤️ Asics

My family suffers from plantar fasciitis, so when I felt a small tension at the bottom of my foot, I decided to get ahead of the problem and buy the best workout shoe to prevent it. This shoe is affordable and very comfortable. The tension immediately went away with the added benefit that my feet do not get tired from standing. The quality is great, typical Asic product that is sturdy and looks new for a long time. The sole doesn't bend, you can feel the support around the arch, while also being comfortable and cushioned all around. I highly recommend this product.

So very comfortable and true to size. I used to only buy Brooks or Saucony sneakers until I tried the ASICS Gel Kayano. I will never buy another brand. I have flat feet and these are perfect for walking, running, exercising etc. I walked Universal Studios all day and at the end of it all I had no pain!