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GEL-Kayano 24

GEL-Kayano 24
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Bottom tier (20%)

Shoe details

Weight
11.3 oz
Release
2017 Q2
MSRP
$170
Drop Height
13mm

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom tier (20%)

Rated worse overall than 80% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 80% 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

Bottom tier (20%)

Durability

Very good (84%)

Cushioning

Average (59%)

Appearance

Average (53%)

Comfort

Average (47%)

Value

Bottom tier (2%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 80% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (20%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 79% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Below average (21%)

GEL-Kayano Family

Worse than 80% of 10 gel-kayano family ranked.

Bottom tier (20%)

ASICS

Worse than 55% of 256 ASICS shoes ranked.

Average (45%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the GEL-Kayano 23.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

ASICS GEL-Kayano 24
ASICS GEL-Kayano 32
Saucony Kinvara 16
GEL-Kayano 24
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
11.3 oz M
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Stack
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Drop
13mm
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Release
2017 Q2
2025 Q2
2025 Q2
MSRP
$170
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Best price
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$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Below average (30%)
Below average (32%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (47%)
Below average (36%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (59%)
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (84%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (53%)
Below average (29%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (2%)
Below average (25%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

14 reader reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 14 reviews

ASICS Gel 24 Kayano

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Love love love this shoe! I have been running consistently for over 30 yrs and I have found this running shoe to work the best for me!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Natural feel, but fades surprisingly fast

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I ran in this shoe for some time as I was a high mileage collegiate runner and with some messed up bio-mechanics felt I needed the stability. This shoe model stood out for its sleekness, and I like the snug fit a lot, especially compared to past bulky stability shoes. The cushioning is great, even compared to other stability style shoes. The issue I have with it is that for a flagship model with a high price, the shoes doesn't actually hold up very well. The tread started going by the time I was closing in on 300 road miles, and the forefoot cushioning started fading soon after. I have had older Kayano models that have held up longer, but this issue has occurred in a few versions of this shoe so I am fairly confident something changed.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Asics Gel Kayano 23-24

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

They are too stiff. The new flytefoam is annoying. I loved the fluid ride from the 22's as they were more "cushiny." I get it that their lighter, but really the difference in being lighter won't make a difference for me as I use these for training and not racing. Now that Asics has switched totally to Flytefoam with the Kayano's I"m already scrambling to other brands to find a similar cushion to the 22 Kayanos. I still train with my current one's but it doesn't feel comfortable as they did.
Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

So many Kayanos over the years

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I’ve run in every iteration of Kayano since 2013. They’re the shoe I always go back to. Comfortable, lasts a good while on solid mileage and have always been good to me. Only issue with them is their normal price tag. I generally by an older model under $100 when I see them and stock up.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Style and Practical

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Asics Gel-Kayano 24 Nyc has style and comfort and fits me like a glove.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5