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Asics Gel-Kayano

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

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Asics Gel-Kayano

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Reviews

18 of 28 reviews recommend it.

2 have reservations; 8 do not recommend it.

Overall review score6.6/1026 authors

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • True to size; narrow
  • Feels light
  • Long periods standing: comfort concerns

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • True to size
  • All day: comfortable
More version details

$165Mid-rangetypical price at large US stores$124–$165 across stores

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Do Asics Gel-Kayano run big?

Length

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Gel-Kayano

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • True to size.
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Reported sensations

  1. Ankle

    GEL-KAYANO 32

    • Reported pain.

  2. Forefoot

    • Reported pain.

    GEL-KAYANO 32

    • Reported pain.

  3. Heel

    • Reported pain.

  4. Width

    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

    Gel-Kayano

    • Wide fit.

    GEL-KAYANO 32

    • Narrow fit.

  5. Around the toes

    • Roomy.

    Gel-Kayano

    • Roomy.

    GEL-KAYANO 32

    • Roomy.

Are Asics Gel-Kayano comfortable all day?

Through the day

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Standing for long stretchesUncomfortable.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.

Weight on foot

  • Feels light.

Gel-Kayano

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Weather, water & grip

In warm weather

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Feels cool.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Feels hot.
  • Feels cool.

Grip underfoot

  • Holds on wet ground.

Gel-Kayano

  • Slipping reported on wet ground.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Holds on wet pavement.
  • Holds on wet ground.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Holds on wet ground.

Does rain get in?

  • Feet stayed dry.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

12
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Midsole

  • Tearing.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Compression.

2Outsole

  • Coming apart.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Coming apart.

Will they keep their looks?

  • Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

Gel-Kayano

  • Holds up with wear.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Holds up with wear.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

  • Some pairs are still in use.

Gel-Kayano

  • Owners describe 1–2 years of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

See them on video

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ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 Review | What's New and 33 v 32 Comparison

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About our research

Based on 38 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Asics Gel-Kayano vs Asics GEL-NYC 2055

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics Gel-Kayano
Asics Gel-Kayano
Asics GEL-NYC 2055
Asics GEL-NYC 2055See this model
What mattersAsics Gel-KayanoAsics GEL-NYC 2055
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Gel-Kayano

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • True to size.
  • True to size.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Gel-Kayano

  • Wide fit.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Narrow fit.
  • Wide fit.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • Narrow fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

Gel-Kayano

  • Roomy.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.

GEL-NYC 2055

  • Snug.
All day on your feet

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Gel-Kayano

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$123.75–$165 (typical price at large US stores)$130 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics Gel-Kayano vs Brooks Glycerin 23

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics Gel-Kayano
Asics Gel-Kayano
Brooks Glycerin 23
Brooks Glycerin 23See this model
What mattersAsics Gel-KayanoBrooks Glycerin 23
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Gel-Kayano

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • True to size.
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Gel-Kayano

  • Wide fit.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Narrow fit.
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

Gel-Kayano

  • Roomy.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
All day on your feet

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Gel-Kayano

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$123.75–$165 (typical price at large US stores)$170–$174.99 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics Gel-Kayano vs New Balance 608

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics Gel-Kayano
Asics Gel-Kayano
New Balance 608
New Balance 608See this model
What mattersAsics Gel-KayanoNew Balance 608
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Gel-Kayano

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • True to size.
  • True to size.

608v5

  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Gel-Kayano

  • Wide fit.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Narrow fit.

608v5

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

Gel-Kayano

  • Roomy.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.

608v5

  • Roomy.

608

  • Snug.
All day on your feet

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.

608v5

  • Standing · All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Gel-Kayano

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

608v5

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$123.75–$165 (typical price at large US stores)$79.99–$85 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

Asics Gel-Kayano vs Allbirds Tree Glider

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics Gel-Kayano
Asics Gel-Kayano
Allbirds Tree Glider
Allbirds Tree GliderSee this model
What mattersAsics Gel-KayanoAllbirds Tree Glider
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Gel-Kayano

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • True to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Gel-Kayano

  • Wide fit.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

Gel-Kayano

  • Roomy.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Gel-Kayano

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Tree Glider

  • Feels light.

Tree Gliders

  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics Gel-Kayano vs Asics GEL-1130

Also used for walking. Compare width.
Asics Gel-Kayano
Asics Gel-Kayano
Asics GEL-1130
Asics GEL-1130See this model
What mattersAsics Gel-KayanoAsics GEL-1130
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Gel-Kayano

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • True to size.
  • True to size.

GEL-1130

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Gel-Kayano

  • Wide fit.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Narrow fit.
  • wide feetReports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

Gel-Kayano

  • Roomy.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
All day on your feet

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Gel-Kayano

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light.

GEL-1130

  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Asics Gel-Kayano vs Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Asics Gel-Kayano
Asics Gel-Kayano
Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16
Asics GEL-CUMULUS 16See this model
What mattersAsics Gel-KayanoAsics GEL-CUMULUS 16
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Gel-Kayano

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Gel-Kayano

  • Wide fit.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

Gel-Kayano

  • Roomy.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Gel-Kayano

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

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