ASICS Men's Gel-Kayano 30 - Running Shoes - Black/Electric Lime 13

I was advised by my Chiropracter to buy HOKAs for stability and comfort on my feet. I went into the store asking for the HOKA Bondi 8 or Gaviotta 5. The salesman asked me what were my goals with a shoe and I told him and he wanted me to be open to the best shoe for me not what "I thought was the best shoe for me based on some one else's recommendation." He had me try on four models, New Balance, Hoka Bondi 8 and Hoka Gaviotta 5, and the Asics Kayano 30. Bottomline the Asics Kayano 30 was the hands down winner. The shoe fits like a glove and the stability and cushioning is amazing. I bought two pairs I was so convinced, one for work one for walking/hiking. I have always liked Asics when I was a competitive runner and this shoe has really upped their game. You can ... MoreI was advised by my Chiropracter to buy HOKAs for stability and comfort on my feet. I went into the store asking for the HOKA Bondi 8 or Gaviotta 5. The salesman asked me what were my goals with a shoe and I told him and he wanted me to be open to the best shoe for me not what "I thought was the best shoe for me based on some one else's recommendation." He had me try on four models, New Balance, Hoka Bondi 8 and Hoka Gaviotta 5, and the Asics Kayano 30. Bottomline the Asics Kayano 30 was the hands down winner. The shoe fits like a glove and the stability and cushioning is amazing. I bought two pairs I was so convinced, one for work one for walking/hiking. I have always liked Asics when I was a competitive runner and this shoe has really upped their game. You can literally feel the cushioning in both the balls of your feet and heel working all the time. This shoe is a winner, definitely recommend to give it a try if you're looking for stability and supreme comfort!

These shoes are not worth the money and ASICS does not stand behind their product. I have never had an issue with numbness in the ball of my foot until wearing the Kayano 30. When I contacted customer service regarding the issue I was told that they to don’t replace or refund shoes for “fit and feel” issues. To make things worse, the shoelace on the right shoes was six inches longer than the one on the left. ASICS refused to replace the laces stating “thelaces come with the shoe” and they do not have replacement laces for individual shoes. You are taking a $160 gamble when you buy these shoes from ASICS online. You need to be certain the “fit and feel” is spot on for you, because they will only refund you money for visible defects in the shoe itself. This is the ... MoreThese shoes are not worth the money and ASICS does not stand behind their product. I have never had an issue with numbness in the ball of my foot until wearing the Kayano 30. When I contacted customer service regarding the issue I was told that they to don’t replace or refund shoes for “fit and feel” issues. To make things worse, the shoelace on the right shoes was six inches longer than the one on the left. ASICS refused to replace the laces stating “thelaces come with the shoe” and they do not have replacement laces for individual shoes. You are taking a $160 gamble when you buy these shoes from ASICS online. You need to be certain the “fit and feel” is spot on for you, because they will only refund you money for visible defects in the shoe itself. This is the worst fit and feel I have ever experienced in a running shoe and by far the worst experience I have ever had when buying shoes online. I recommend you spend yourmoney with a company that stands behind its product.

NOT A FAN OF THIS GEL KAYANO MODEL. I've worn GK's exclusively since the 14 came out and still believe this is the best running shoe out there. However, this version changed drastically from recent models. The biggest difference is the lack of toe room, especially compared to the GK 29. I usually wear a new pair for a few weeks before using them for my runs. I walked only 35 miles and the toe is already starting to tear. The rest of the shoe feels fine, but if you're a larger shoe size, you'll need to go up a size if you want the same comfort as other GK versions. Side note - I've been trying to find my size 15's in the GK 29 but there are none to find anywhere. Must've been popular!