ASICS Gel Kayano 29

    Review Score
    84%
    🏅 Highly Rated
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    Overview

    The Gel Kayano is a maximalist road running shoe family using Gel and Lite-Show technology from ASICS.

    The Gel Kayano 29 is the newest model from the family, uses breathable construction design, and went on sale in 2022.

    With an average review score of 84%, it's in the highest rated 40% of similar running shoes. Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 30% of running shoes today.

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    Weight
    Weight
    298 g
    M: 281 g
    W: 238 g
    M: 303 g
    W: 258 g
    M: 309 g
    W: 244 g
    M: 303 g
    W: 255 g
    M: 215 g
    W: 187 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    15 mm
    14 mm
    28 mm
    30 mm
    32 mm
    26 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    10 mm
    8 mm
    10 mm
    36 mm
    8 mm
    8 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    25 mm
    22 mm
    38 mm
    36 mm
    40 mm
    34 mm
    Usages
    Usages
    Daily running    		Daily runningDaily runningDaily runningHyroxDaily runningDaily runningHyrox
    Brand
    Brand
    ASICS    		ASICSBrooksNew BalanceASICSBrooks
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    		ComfortableMaximalistComfortableMaximalistMaximalistLightweight
    Rocker
    Rocker
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Techs
    Techs
    ASICS Gel
    		New Balance Fresh FoamASICS Gel
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    Sustainable
    		Vegan Ⓥ
    Common characteristics
    RoadStabilityOverpronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeLow archOrthotic friendlyRemovable insole
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    ASICS Gel Kayano 29: what the experts say (5 reviews)

      ASICS Gel Kayano 29: 11 Expert video reviews

        ASICS Gel Kayano 29: 2 Manufacturer videos

          ASICS Gel Kayano 29 characteristics and specifications

          Characteristics
          SportsRunning (+2175)
          TerrainRoad (+1468)
          UsagesDaily running (+1216)
          BrandASICS (+267)
          Support TypeStability (+226)
          Pronation TypeOverpronation (+212)
          Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1205)Heel strike (+1183)
          Arch TypeLow arch (+218)
          FitMedium toe box (+921)
          FeaturesOrthotic friendly (+573)Removable insole (+556)Rocker (+221)
          MaterialsKnit (+228)
          TechsASICS Gel (+145)
          Environmental CharacteristicsSustainable (+192)
          ColorwaysBlack, Black / New Leaf, Black / Red Alert, Black / Summer Dune, Black / Sun Peach, Black / White, Blue / White, Dark blue, Deep Ocean / Cherry To, Electric Blue / White
          Specificationsvs Average
          Model
          29
          Released
          Aug 2022
          Measurements
          Weight
          298 g
          Heel to toe drop
          10 mm
          Heel
          25 mm
          Forefoot
          15 mm

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