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GEL-Kayano 22

GEL-Kayano 22
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Below average (28%)

Shoe details

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

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (28%)

Rated worse overall than 72% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 72% 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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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

Below average (28%)

Cushioning

Excellent (90%)

Durability

Very good (80%)

Comfort

Average (57%)

Appearance

Bottom tier (14%)

Value

Bottom tier (5%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 72% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Below average (28%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 69% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Below average (31%)

GEL-Kayano Family

Worse than 67% of 10 gel-kayano family ranked.

Below average (33%)

ASICS

Better than 61% of 256 ASICS shoes ranked.

Above average (61%)

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
Saucony Kinvara 16
GEL-Kayano 22
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
30/20mm
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Drop
1mm
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Release
2015 Q1
2025 Q2
2025 Q2
MSRP
$160
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Best price
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$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Below average (40%)
Below average (32%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (57%)
Below average (36%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (90%)
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (80%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (14%)
Below average (29%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (5%)
Below average (25%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

5 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 5 reviews

Great Support and Stability

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

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

Reader review

bkayne · Sep 28, 2025

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