ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14

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Last updated: Apr 14, 2026

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Reddit Iconfirstnameandanumber
12 months ago

I started with Asics Gel Kayano and had several pairs slowly updating over the years, but while they seemed to be really nice until last year this year's version is too fluffy and too high for me. So if you can still get the Kayano 29 or 30 I think they're worth the try. Since I see others recommend brooks - they seemed to be too wide for me tbh, but I also have a pair of New Balance shoes that are nice as they are for slender feet and still provide good stability.

Reddit IconGullsti
12 months ago

You could look at something like the asics kayano 14 or asics gt-1130? Vintage running shoes with a very good stability. They are selling (and being worn) like crazy where I live, should also be the case in your country :) Edit: brooks beast gts 24 is also very firm and medially supported Cheers

Reddit IconBackground_Plan_9817
3 months ago

Also an Asics fan. I alternate between the GT-2000 and the Gel-Keyano. I wear narrows, so I am limited to certain models.

Reddit Icon123jamesng
10 months ago

Most of my runs are boring. So I use thick shoes for safety.  I do have a Boston 12 for my faster running. It is more fun to use! But I only use them like once a week. The rest of the runs are on boring shoes (kayano, 1080)

Reddit Icon825tzy
3 months ago

You can find asics nimbus or gel kayano for 5.5k if may malapit sayo outlet. Or new balance 1080 or more. Pede din puma magmax. Heavy side din ako, while I like to explore Chinese brands, preference ko din ung matry ko.

Reddit IconAcceptable_Canuck
8 months ago

If you want stability the gel kayano or hurricane are probably safe bets.

Reddit IconAromaticSalt
about 2 months ago

I wear Asic Gel Kayanos or Nike Pegasus to the gym but they’re more for running. It’s hard for me because I do cardio + strength. I would ideally prefer a thinner flatter shoe for lifting but I prefer to keep my feet comfortable for the running segment

Reddit IconAshamedSorbet7667
4 months ago

I’m a beginner runner and went to my local run store to get fitted and the ASIC Kayanos were one that they pulled for me and I picked! I can’t remember the other two but they were so squishy I felt like I would roll an ankle and fall over. OP def try to go get fitted and try on a bunch of pairs! I went to Fleet Feet and the assessment was free and I tried on 3 pairs of shoes that were for my foot and gait.l and picked the pair that felt the best! They also had a good return policy

Reddit IconAYAHUASCAGOD
about 2 months ago

Asics. Exclusively. Great motion control shoe and the Kayano/ Nimbus are legendary comfortable.

Reddit Iconbilbosfrodo
10 months ago

What you wanna do is get two pairs. A stability shoe, brooks glycerin gts or asics gel kayano And stable neutral shoe. Superblast 2 and rotate between both. Always running in stability shoes is not a good idea, but rotation is a good idea. I overpronate on the left foot and get shin splints. I run neutral, saucony ride 17, when I can feel my shin splints starting I switch to stability till healed. Then back.