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GEL-Kayano 25

GEL-Kayano 25
Trail · Stability
Very good (86/100)

Shoe details

Weight
11.8 oz
Release
2018 Q2
MSRP
$180
Drop Height
13mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (86/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 79% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Very good (86/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (86/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 79% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Exceptional (96/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (96/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 94% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Excellent (93/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (93/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 91% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Very good (81/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 69% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Good (77/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (77/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 56% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Below average (58/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (58/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 8% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

38%

9/24

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 79% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Trail Shoes

Scores better than 82% of 399 trail shoes.

82%

GEL-Kayano Family

Scores better than 60% of 10 gel-kayano family.

60%

ASICS

Scores better than 87% of 266 ASICS shoes.

87%

Pros & Cons

Cons

  • Some of reviewers think this shoe runs too big.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the GEL-Kayano 24.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

ASICS GEL-Kayano 25
ASICS GEL-Kayano 32
HOKA Speedgoat 6
GEL-Kayano 25
GEL-Kayano 32
Speedgoat 6
Current shoe
Best durability
Newest
Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Daily trainer
Trail
Pronation
Stability (Maximum)
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.8 oz M
—
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
—
37/32mm
Drop
13mm
—
5mm
Release
2018 Q2
2025 Q2 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$180
—
$155 Lower MSRP
Best price
—
—
$79.88
Ratings
Overall
Good (79%)
Below average (33%)
Excellent (97%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (69%)
Average (45%)
Very good (86%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (91%)
Good (70%)
Excellent (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (94%) Best durability
Very good (83%)
Very good (86%)
Appearance
Average (56%)
Below average (22%)
Good (76%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (8%)
Bottom tier (6%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

16 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 16 written reviews

Excellent, supportive trainers.

Anonymous runner · Jan 29, 2020

5/5

Overall

These are the third pair of Kayanos I've run in, and they are my favorite trainer I've used in a long time. I am former collegiate runner who is slowly getting back into running. They've held up well - I've put about 350 miles on them - and are decently stylish. My only complaint is that they're on the pricey end. I paid about $160 for the them new.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Best daily training shoe ever?

Anonymous runner · Jan 12, 2020

5/5

Overall

Lighted than it’s predecessor (24) and more responsive than its successor (26), the kayano 25 just may be the most comfortable shoe for daily runs ever. If it’s stability you’re after, this is a shoe to try, with it’s specialised arch stability mechanism and high quality, well fitting heel and ankle , which supports the achilles area. Not overly affordable at over £100, but worth the tag in terms of durability- I got well over 400 miles out of my last pair (even if my toe was pointing out a little ?). Good range of colours (if that’s what you’re into). Even if this is t the fastest or the most trendy shoe out there, it is exceptional at doing what it’s meant to- this should be the ‘workhorse’ of your rotation and it will be a shoe that makes you give a little sigh of relief when you lace them up and feel the comfort.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

A Wonderful Shoe!

Anonymous runner · Dec 31, 2019

5/5

Overall

I run 25-35 miles a week and have gone through many pairs of shoes during my training cycles, but Asics’ Kayano have been the best for me. I have been Kayano loyal for a couple years now, and will for years to come. They fit well, and are wonderful all-around shoes. I have run long runs, tempos, and speed runs all in these shoes, and they have served me well the entire time.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
4/5

Is Newer Better?

Anonymous runner · Aug 17, 2019

5/5

Overall

I was a Saucony user for years, I suffered through all the Kinvara's from hardly any cushion to the latest with lots of cushioning. I heard about Kayano 25 and tried them. I am 77 years old have been running for 50 years. I run a 10k every other day. I like the feel of the shoe, not sure about the cushioning but so far I have not had any problems. It is a comfortable shoe to wear and fits well, with a good amount of room in the toe box. I sweat a lot and the shoe manages the water well, it also dries quickly. I only wear them for running and usually change shoes every 400K. I bought another pair on sale at a great price, only to learn that the new 26 had recently been released. I will eventually get a pair since I have enjoyed them and they work for me.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 13, 2019

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5