ASICS GEL-Kinsei
Every version of the GEL-Kinsei we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the GEL-Kinsei rates above 65% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the GEL-Kinsei, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| ASICS GEL-Kinsei Blast | 2021 | 9.9 oz | 10mm drop | 84 | +6 | — | $180 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kinsei | 2019 | — | — | 78 | +5 | 1 | $180 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kinsei 4 | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASICS GEL-Kinsei 6 | 2016 | 11.1 oz | — | — | — | — | $200 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kinsei 5 | 2014 | 10.4 oz | — | 74 | — | 1 | $200 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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GEL-Kinsei Blast84 84 Good Good Good Confidence 10 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
2021 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 10mm drop
MSRP $180
Overall84Confidence10Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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GEL-Kinsei78 78 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
2019 · Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far, a heavier ex-competitive runner, calls it perfect for the support he needs.
Durability 73MSRP $180
Overall78Cushioning80Comfort78Durability73Appearance73Value72Confidence2Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far, a heavier ex-competitive runner, calls it perfect for the support he needs.
Cons
Durability and value each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.
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MSRP $200
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GEL-Kinsei 574 74 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v5 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Durability 72MSRP $200
Overall74Cushioning78Comfort76Durability72Appearance71Value71Confidence2Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Cons
Durability and value each draw 3 out of 5 in the single review so far.
At an average of 10.4 oz it sits in the heavy weight band, and it listed at $200.