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GEL-Kayano 19

GEL-Kayano 19
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Average (58%)

Shoe details

Weight
10.9 oz
Release
2012
MSRP
$160

Ratings & Reviews

Average (58%)

Rated better overall than 58% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 58% of other shoes we judged.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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Rankings are based on real review data, but there is always some uncertainty.

The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Average (58%)

Durability

Excellent (93%)

Cushioning

Good (75%)

Comfort

Above average (67%)

Appearance

Below average (21%)

Value

Bottom tier (1%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 58% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Average (58%)

Daily Trainers

Better than 55% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Average (55%)

GEL-Kayano Family

Worse than 53% of 10 gel-kayano family ranked.

Average (47%)

ASICS

Better than 75% of 256 ASICS shoes ranked.

Good (75%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the GEL-Kayano 31.
  • Rated below average overall.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

ASICS GEL-Kayano 19
ASICS GEL-Kayano 32
Saucony Kinvara 16
GEL-Kayano 19
GEL-Kayano 32
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Reference shoe
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
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Drop
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Release
2012
2025 Q2
2025 Q2
MSRP
$160
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Best price
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$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Average (57%)
Below average (32%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (67%)
Below average (36%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (75%)
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (93%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (21%)
Below average (29%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (1%)
Below average (25%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

19 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 19 reviews

Good shoes for sport

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I use these for the Gym, running and circuit training. Comfortable & light with plenty of heel cushion. I’m currently recovering from a broken ankle so the support of a good training shoes is paramount. Love these will replace them with a newer pair come the day.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

light enough to be fun sturdy enough to last
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

The Stone Cutter · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I got it for a great value at an end of season discount for $69.99. I use it as an everyday trainer for marathon training. I go through a rotation of 3-4 shoes at a time that are specific for workouts (tempo, track, recovery, etc.). Right now this is the shoe getting the most use.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

anashed · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

rw101mn · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Wore heavily on outside after about 300 miles.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5