ASICS GEL-Kayano 22

Name: ASICS GEL-Kayano 22
Brand: ASICS
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 9.9 oz · 30/20mm stack · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The ASICS GEL-Kayano 23 replaced it

How it ranks

The ASICS GEL-Kayano 22’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 5 runner reviews so far, with product line history also informing the score.

Below average

Overall

Below average 67

Cushioning

Good 87

Durability

Good 87

Comfort

Decent 76

Appearance

Below average 68

Value

Bottom-tier 58

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

85 High

High 85

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

Product line track record
Our ratings
External ratings

What runners say

“Feels like a rock—nearly 3 ounces heavier with less cushion”

4/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon

“Relatively lightweight, lets you stay on your toes when running faster reps”

4/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Launch 3

“Recommended for runners with overpronation, especially for high mileage”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Energy Boost 2 ESM

“Tighter frame causes blisters on hot days”

4/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Launch 3

“Better for short runs (sub-5 miles) due to weight and cushioning”

4/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon

“Heel interior wears first (at 800km)”

4/5 Full review 44 mpw 765 miles in this shoe training for a half marathon

“Provided proper stability and comfort to keep going”

4/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Launch 3

“Not a light shoe by any means”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Energy Boost 2 ESM

“Heel wearing causes Achilles strain”

4/5 Full review 44 mpw 765 miles in this shoe training for a half marathon

“Excellent cushioning and support”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Energy Boost 2 ESM

“Lasts more than three months”

4/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Launch 3

Prefer this shoe over another

33% 2/6

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

Reviewers praise the cushioning and stability for high weekly mileage, and one recommends it specifically to overpronators building volume.
One reviewer reports 800 km before the inner heel began to wear.

Cons

Value draws 3.8 out of 5 across five reviewers, the lowest mark of any dimension.
At 10.9 oz reviewers call it heavy, one saying it feels like a rock next to a Clifton at nearly three ounces more.
One reviewer gets blisters from the tight frame on hot days.

GEL-Kayano 22 rates 67. This shoe has high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the ASICS GEL-Kayano

Each dot is one version of the GEL-Kayano, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

53 2011 72 81 2013 72 67 2015 74 78 2017 78 70 2019 78 78 2021 82 98 2023 88 81 2025 84

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

GEL-Kayano 33

2026 · 5 reviews

84 Good

77 Confidence
GEL-Kayano 32

2025 · 3 reviews

81 Good

80 Confidence
GEL-Kayano 31

2024 · 14 reviews

88 Good

87 Confidence
GEL-Kayano 30

2023 · 58 reviews

98 Exceptional

97 Confidence
GEL-Kayano 29

2022 · 20 reviews

82 Good

91 Confidence
GEL-Kayano 28

2021 · 5 reviews

78 Decent

82 Confidence
GEL-Kayano 27

2020 · 2 reviews

78 Decent

80 Confidence
GEL-Kayano 26

2019 · 20 reviews

70 Decent

95 Confidence
GEL-Kayano 25

2018 · 16 reviews

78 Decent

95 Confidence
GEL-Kayano 24

2017 · 14 reviews

78 Decent

93 Confidence
GEL-Kayano 23

2016 · 8 reviews

74 Decent

88 Confidence
GEL-Kayano 22 This shoe

2015 · 5 reviews

67 Below average

85 Confidence
GEL-Kayano 21

2014 · 10 reviews

72 Decent

90 Confidence
GEL-Kayano 20

2013 · 39 reviews

81 Good

97 Confidence
GEL-Kayano 19

2012 · 19 reviews

72 Decent

94 Confidence
GEL-Kayano 18

2011 · 13 reviews

53 Bottom-tier

89 Confidence

Runner Ratings

5 ratings

5/5 2

4/5 3

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 9.9 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 10.9 oz · Women's 8.9 oz
Release: 2015 Q1
MSRP: $160
Stack: 30/20mm
Drop: 10mm

Runner reviews

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Great Support and Stability

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.

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Launch 3

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Asics Kayano series - the best cushy trainer for overpronators?

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.

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Energy Boost 2 ESM

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

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.

DTY084 · Jan 6, 2018

44 mpw 765 miles in this shoe training for a half marathon

Comfort: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Dec 19, 2015

30 mpw

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

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.

bkayne · Nov 30, 2015

25 mpw training for a half marathon