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GEL-Kayano 22

GEL-Kayano 22
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Good (76/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.9 oz
Release
2015 Q1
MSRP
$160
Stack Height
30mm heel - 20mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (76/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 52% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Good (76/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 52% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Excellent (94/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 91% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Excellent (90/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 86% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Good (79/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 62% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Average (67/100)

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (67/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 25% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Below average (55/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (55/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 4% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

50%

3/6

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 52% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 50% of 1,872 daily trainers.

50%

GEL-Kayano Family

Scores better than 33% of 10 gel-kayano family.

33%

ASICS

Scores better than 66% of 266 ASICS shoes.

66%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the GEL-Kayano 21.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

ASICS GEL-Kayano 22
ASICS GEL-Kayano 32
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
GEL-Kayano 22
GEL-Kayano 32
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.9 oz M
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—
Stack
30/20mm
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—
Drop
1mm
—
7mm
Release
2015 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$160 Lower MSRP
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$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (52%)
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (62%)
Average (45%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (91%)
Good (70%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (87%)
Very good (83%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (25%)
Below average (22%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (4%)
Bottom tier (6%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

5 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 5 written reviews

Great Support and Stability

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

4/5

Overall

The Kayanos are an extremely comfortable and durable shoe. Whether running repeats on the track or cranking miles on the road, these shoes provided me with the proper stability and comfort to keep going. Unlike other heavily cushioned shoes these are also relatively lightweight and allowed me to stay on my toes when running faster reps. One downside to these is the tighter frame, which has given me issues with blisters when running on hot days. The durability is high, however, lasting me more than three months. Aside from the uncomfortable frame these are the best shoes I’ve ever worn. I suggest these or any other Kayanos to any runner struggling with ankle or shin injuries.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Asics Kayano series - the best cushy trainer for overpronators?

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

Shoe provides excellent cushioning and support. You will feel REALY comfortable in this type of shoe. It's compared to some of it's competitors. That comes at a price that you can easily guess - weight. The shoe is not a light shoe by any means. For those who overpronate and are looking for a racing shoe, I would recommend either something from Asics Trainer/Racer series or New Balance 1500v3's both of those are really good, lighweight and supportive options. Overall really recommend Kayano's to runners with overpronation problems, especially to those who expect rack up a lot of miles.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

DTY084 · Jan 6, 2018

4/5

Overall

Heavy as expected. Still took some adjusting. First few runs I noticed my hip flexors were a little sore. Wore this when I was increasing my mileage quickly. First part to wear was the inside of the shoe at the heel (800km). After that started coming apart I began to feel more strain on my Achilles and decided to retire them.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 19, 2015

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
2/5

Reader review

bkayne · Nov 30, 2015

4/5

Overall

My recent shoes have been the Brooks Ghost, Clifton 1 and Clifton 2. The Gel-Kayano 22 is a comfortable shoe, but it feels like a rock compared to the Clifton 1 and 2 at nearly 3 ounces heavier with less cushion. As a larger runner who didn't start until the age of 45, the cushion and weight of the Clifton's is a much better match for me. I'm primarily using the Gel-Kayano's for sub-5-mile runs due to the weight and less cushion.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5