ASICS GEL-Kayano
Every version of the GEL-Kayano 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 76, and the GEL-Kayano rates above 85% of the lines we track.
ASICS GEL-Kayano vs. Other Shoes
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Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the GEL-Kayano, 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-Kayano 33 In stock | 2026 | 9.8 oz | 39/31mm stack · 8mm drop | 84 | +2 | 1 | $170 |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 32 In stock | 2025 | 9.8 oz | 40/32mm stack · 8mm drop | 81 | -7 | 1 | $101 |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 31 In stock | 2024 | 10.0 oz | 40/30mm stack · 10mm drop | 88 | -10 | 6 | $165 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 30 | 2023 | 10.0 oz | 40/30mm stack · 10mm drop | 98 | +16 | 21 | $160 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 29 | 2022 | 10.0 oz | 25/15mm stack · 10mm drop | 82 | +4 | 8 | $160 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 14 | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | $140 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 28 | 2021 | 9.9 oz | 33/23mm stack · 10mm drop | 78 | 0 | 3 | $160 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 27 | 2020 | 10.1 oz | 13mm drop | 78 | +8 | 1 | $160 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 5 | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | $130 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 26 | 2019 | 10.4 oz | 22/12mm stack · 10mm drop | 70 | -8 | 19 | $160 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 25 | 2018 | 10.8 oz | 10mm drop | 78 | 0 | 16 | $180 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 24 | 2017 | 10.3 oz | 13mm drop | 78 | +4 | 14 | $170 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 23 | 2016 | 10.4 oz | 13mm drop | 74 | +7 | 8 | $160 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 22 | 2015 | 9.9 oz | 30/20mm stack · 10mm drop | 67 | -4 | 5 | $160 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 21 | 2014 | 10.2 oz | 30/20mm stack · 10mm drop | 72 | -10 | 10 | $160 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 20 | 2013 | 10.3 oz | 32/20mm stack · 12mm drop | 81 | +10 | 39 | $160 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 19 | 2012 | 9.9 oz | — | 72 | +18 | 19 | $160 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 18 | 2011 | — | — | 53 | — | 13 | $135 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 17 | 2010 | 10.4 oz (women's) | — | — | — | — | $140 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Kayano 13 | 2006 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
21 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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GEL-Kayano 3384 84 Good Good Good 5 reviews Confidence 77
v33 (2026) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.8 oz · 39mm stack · 8mm drop
Durability 81Overall84Cushioning89Comfort84Durability81Appearance73Value63Confidence77Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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GEL-Kayano 3281 81 Good Good Good 3 reviews Confidence 80
v32 (2025) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.8 oz · 40mm stack · 8mm drop
Durability 88$101 $165 Buy now ↗ As of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTCOverall81Durability88Cushioning87Comfort85Appearance74Value68Confidence80Buy it now
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Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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GEL-Kayano 3188 88 Good Good Good 14 reviews Confidence 87
v31 (2024) · Daily trainer · Stability · 10.0 oz · 40mm stack · 10mm drop
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any daily trainer.
Durability 91MSRP $165
Overall88Durability91Cushioning88Comfort82Appearance78Value69Confidence87Pros
Our ratings put its durability among the best of any daily trainer.
Cons
It is heavier than the typical daily trainer for sale.
It costs much more than the typical daily trainer for sale.
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GEL-Kayano 3098 98 Exceptional Exceptional Exceptional 58 reviews Confidence 97
v30 (2023) · Daily trainer · Stability (Moderate) · 10.0 oz · 40mm stack · 10mm drop
Runners praise the cushioning and stable platform for marathon training miles.
Durability 98MSRP $160
Overall98Durability98Comfort97Cushioning96Value88Appearance87Confidence97Buy it now
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Pros
Runners praise the cushioning and stable platform for marathon training miles.
Long-time Kayano wearers rate this version above the 28 and 29.
One reviewer who has trained in Kayanos for six or seven years gets 400 to 500 miles from each pair.
Cons
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers, and three reviewers call it expensive.
Two reviewers found the fit shorter and the toe room tighter than earlier Kayanos.
One reviewer had the toe box splitting on both sides at about 100 miles.
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GEL-Kayano 2982 82 Good Good Good 20 reviews Confidence 91
v29 (2022) · Daily trainer · Stability (Maximum) · 10.0 oz · 25mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.7 out of 5, and three heavier or overpronating reviewers single out the stability.
Durability 90MSRP $160
Overall82Durability90Cushioning89Appearance79Comfort77Value69Confidence91Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.7 out of 5, and three heavier or overpronating reviewers single out the stability.
Two reviewers report several hundred miles per pair, one reaching about 800.
Two reviewers buy it discounted to under $100 and call it good value at that price.
Cons
Two reviewers who came from the GEL-Kayano 28 found the sizing changed, one needing half a size more.
It weighs 11.2 oz in the men's version and 9.2 oz in the women's.
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
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GEL-Kayano 2878 78 Decent Decent Decent 5 reviews Confidence 82
v28 (2021) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.9 oz · 33mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and the cushioned ride.
Durability 83MSRP $160
Overall78Cushioning88Durability83Comfort81Appearance76Value57Confidence82Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and the cushioned ride.
It scores 79 against 71 for the GEL-Kayano 27 before it.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of the four reviews so far at 3.5 out of 5, and one reviewer calls it quite expensive off sale.
One reviewer says the bottom tread wears quicker than expected.
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GEL-Kayano 2778 78 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 80
v27 (2020) · Daily trainer · Stability · 10.1 oz · 30mm stack · 13mm drop
Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5 and comfort 4.5 for easy miles.
Durability 85MSRP $160
Overall78Cushioning87Durability85Comfort78Appearance72Value63Confidence80Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers so far rate cushioning 5 out of 5 and comfort 4.5 for easy miles.
The GEL-Kayano line has rated well over many versions, with the 30 scoring 99 on fifty-eight reviews.
Cons
One reviewer finds the design dated and says she should have sized up half a size.
At 11.4 oz in the men's build it sits in the heavy weight band.
The GEL-Kayano 29, 30 and 31 score 86, 99 and 94 against its 71.
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MSRP $130
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GEL-Kayano 2670 70 Decent Decent Decent 20 reviews Confidence 95
v26 (2019) · Daily trainer · Stability (Maximum) · 10.4 oz · 22mm stack · 10mm drop
Two reviewers report 350 to 550 miles from a pair.
Durability 87MSRP $160
Overall70Cushioning89Durability87Comfort86Appearance80Value67Confidence95Buy it now
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Pros
Two reviewers report 350 to 550 miles from a pair.
Reviewers find it comfortable and well cushioned for daily mileage, rating both 4.4 out of 5.
Several reviewers have run in the Kayano for fifteen years or more, and praise the support.
Cons
Averaging 10.3 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is much heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and two reviewers call it heavy.
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and value is its lowest-rated dimension at 4 out of 5.
The GEL-Kayano 25 before it scores 84 on sixteen reviews and the 24 88 on fourteen.
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GEL-Kayano 2578 78 Decent Decent Decent 16 reviews Confidence 95
v25 (2018) · Daily trainer · Stability (Maximum) · 10.8 oz · 10mm drop
Three reviewers report 350 to 450 miles from a pair.
Durability 93MSRP $180
Overall78Durability93Cushioning88Comfort80Appearance76Value66Confidence95Buy it now
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Pros
Three reviewers report 350 to 450 miles from a pair.
Three reviewers describe a roomier toe box than the brands they came from.
Two reviewers who overpronate say it lets them run without pain.
Cons
It weighs 11.8 oz in the men's version, and three reviewers find it heavy for faster paces.
It lists at $180, well above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and one reviewer calls it pricey at $160.
Four of sixteen reviewers so far record it as running big.
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GEL-Kayano 2478 78 Decent Decent Decent 14 reviews Confidence 93
v24 (2017) · Daily trainer · Stability · 10.3 oz · 13mm drop
Three reviewers call it a durable workhorse for easy miles.
Durability 87MSRP $170
Overall78Durability87Cushioning84Comfort77Appearance74Value55Confidence93Buy it now
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Pros
Three reviewers call it a durable workhorse for easy miles.
Four reviewers praise the cushioning and the support for daily training.
Eleven of fourteen reviewers record it as true to size, and two call the fit snug.
Cons
Three reviewers find the ride stiff and heavy.
One reviewer reports the tread and forefoot cushioning fading near 300 miles.
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and one reviewer buys older models under $100 instead.
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GEL-Kayano 2374 74 Decent Decent Decent 8 reviews Confidence 88
v23 (2016) · Daily trainer · Stability (Maximum) · 10.4 oz · 13mm drop
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.9 out of 5, and three single it out for long, easy distance running.
Durability 92MSRP $160
Overall74Durability92Cushioning91Comfort83Appearance75Value62Confidence88Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers rate cushioning 4.9 out of 5, and three single it out for long, easy distance running.
Two reviewers report it holding up through 60 to 85 mile weeks.
One of eight reviewers so far calls it a clear improvement on the GEL-Kayano 22, which scores 71 on five reviews.
Cons
Reviewers rate value 3.8 out of 5, its lowest dimension, and two balk at the $160 list price.
Two of eight reviewers so far record it as running small in the toe box and size up.
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GEL-Kayano 2267 67 Below average Below average Below average 5 reviews Confidence 85
v22 (2015) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.9 oz · 30mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers praise the cushioning and stability for high weekly mileage, and one recommends it specifically to overpronators building volume.
Durability 87MSRP $160
Overall67Cushioning87Durability87Comfort76Appearance68Value58Confidence85Buy it now
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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.
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GEL-Kayano 2172 72 Decent Decent Decent 10 reviews Confidence 90
v21 (2014) · Daily trainer · Stability · 10.2 oz · 30mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers consistently find it comfortable for daily training miles.
Durability 76MSRP $160
Overall72Cushioning85Durability76Comfort74Appearance67Value53Confidence90Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently find it comfortable for daily training miles.
One reviewer with both hips replaced says it gives him the stability and cushioning he needs.
Cons
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.6 out of 5.
The GEL-Kayano 20 before it scores 91 on thirty-nine reviews against its 78.
At an average of 10.2 oz it sits in the heavy weight band.
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GEL-Kayano 2081 81 Good Good Good 39 reviews Confidence 97
v20 (2013) · Daily trainer · Stability · 10.3 oz · 32mm stack · 12mm drop
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and cushioning for daily easy miles.
Durability 95MSRP $160
Overall81Durability95Comfort88Cushioning87Appearance69Value56Confidence97Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the comfort and cushioning for daily easy miles.
Reviewers rate durability highly, one getting a full 600 miles per pair.
It rates well above the GEL-Kayano 19 it replaced.
Cons
At 11.3 oz in men's sizing, two reviewers find it clunky for faster running.
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and several reviewers call the price hard to justify.
Seven of thirty-nine reviewers report an injury while running in it.
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GEL-Kayano 1972 72 Decent Decent Decent 19 reviews Confidence 94
v19 (2012) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.9 oz
Reviewers report it holding up well under high weekly mileage, one at 300 miles before noticeable wear.
Durability 91MSRP $160
Overall72Durability91Cushioning87Comfort80Appearance73Value55Confidence94Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers report it holding up well under high weekly mileage, one at 300 miles before noticeable wear.
Reviewers find it comfortable and supportive for everyday training runs, several reporting years without injury.
Cons
Several reviewers call it too heavy for fast-paced workouts.
Value draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.8 out of 5, and one reviewer finds it hard as a brick from day one.
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GEL-Kayano 1853 53 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 13 reviews Confidence 89
v18 (2011) · Daily trainer · Stability
Reviewers rate durability 4.4 out of 5, its highest dimension.
Durability 83MSRP $135
Overall53Cushioning86Durability83Comfort66Appearance57Value50Confidence89Buy it now
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Pros
Reviewers rate durability 4.4 out of 5, its highest dimension.
Two reviewers have run in Kayanos for four and fifteen years and stayed uninjured in them.
Cons
Two reviewers find it heavy, one saying it is not ideal for tempo runs.
Reviewers rate value 3.3 out of 5, its lowest dimension.
Four of thirteen reviewers who answered report an injury while running in it.
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MSRP $140
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