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GEL-Kayano 25

GEL-Kayano 25
Trail · Stability
Very good (81%)

Shoe details

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

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (81%)

Rated better overall than 81% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 81% 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

Very good (81%)

Durability

Excellent (91%)

Cushioning

Very good (81%)

Comfort

Average (48%)

Appearance

Below average (39%)

Value

Bottom tier (7%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 81% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Very good (81%)

Trail Shoes

Better than 85% of 391 trail shoes ranked.

Very good (85%)

GEL-Kayano Family

Better than 73% of 10 gel-kayano family ranked.

Good (73%)

ASICS

Better than 91% of 256 ASICS shoes ranked.

Excellent (91%)

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
Nike Wildhorse 10
GEL-Kayano 25
GEL-Kayano 32
Wildhorse 10
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Daily trainer
Trail
Pronation
Stability (Maximum)
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.8 oz M
—
9.3 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
—
38/28.5mm
Drop
13mm
—
1mm
Release
2018 Q2
2025 Q2
2025 Q2
MSRP
$180
—
$165 Lower MSRP
Best price
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—
$79.88
Ratings
Overall
Good (70%)
Below average (32%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (49%)
Below average (36%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (81%)
Above average (62%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (91%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (39%)
Below average (29%)
Exceptional (100%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (7%)
Below average (25%)
Exceptional (99%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

16 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 16 reviews

Excellent, supportive trainers.

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

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