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 76, and the GEL-Kinsei rates above 63% 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 | 85 | +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 | — | 73 | — | 1 | $200 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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ASICS
GEL-Kinsei Blast85 85 Good Good Good Confidence 35
2021 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.9 oz · 10mm drop
MSRP $180
Overall85Confidence35Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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GEL-Kinsei78 78 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 55
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
Overall78Cushioning80Comfort78Durability73Appearance73Value73Confidence55Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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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Buy it now
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MSRP $200
Buy it now
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GEL-Kinsei 573 73 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 51
v5 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 10.4 oz
The one reviewer so far rates it 5 out of 5 overall and for comfort.
Durability 71MSRP $200
Overall73Cushioning78Comfort78Value71Durability71Appearance71Confidence51Buy 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.