On its 30th revision as ASICS' flagship training shoe, the GEL-Kayano 30 remains a popular, well-liked shoe.
Exceptional (98%)
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21 reader reviews
Showing 1–5 of 21 reviews
TRN24 · Sep 28, 2025
5/5
Overall
I've been doing the bulk of my training in Asics Kayanos for about 6-7 years. I can get 400-500 miles out of each pair. The cushioning is the best I've ever experienced in a marathon training shoe. I have narrow-ish feet, a medium arch. I am a heel striker and I pronate. These shoes work very well for me.
Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025
4/5
Overall
Good solid stable and cushioned show in the tradition of the line, especially being a last year model I purchased on discount this year.
Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025
5/5
Overall
Was suffering with ankle pain as I prepared for my first marathon. These shoes got me through the marathon pain free thankfully. Expensive though so difficult to buy on a regular basis.
Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025
5/5
Overall
I like this version overs the 28-29’s. I have been wearing Kayanos mostly for the last 18-20 years, they just seem to work for me.I tried the SuperBlast and loved them until my knee started giving me problems. I like the cushioning and I pronate so the stabiltity is good.
Louise Burke · Sep 28, 2025
5/5
Overall
I was sceptical but now I love it. Thanks for making a wide fittibn
