ASICS Women's Gel-Kayano 28 Running Shoes

White, supportive, comfortable running shoes. Love ASICS.

These shoes are super comfortable and fit to size. I am a marathon walker and these are great! But of course, just like every other brand, they have discontinued this particular style so get them while you still can!

My feet are narrow at the heel and a wide at the toe. My big toe is also a bit long. I have always had a problem getting good fitting shoes because if they fit at the heel, they are too short and my big toe hits, plus the toe box is too tight. I end up using a she stretcher to stretch out the toe area, which helps some but not that much. I also have to use an arch support in all my shoes, plus I am an over pronator that needs a stability shoe. These shoes actually fit me perfectly in my usual size. I do not need a shoe stretcher or any added arch support and they have wiggle room at the toe. Plus they have so much cushion they are like walking on air. They were on sale so I bought a second pair in a different color!!

Before I start this review, I should mention that I have two completely different feet and they are seldom in agreement about shoes. I have to search for shoes that make both feet happy. I have always had higher arches, but they have been flattening over the years. Now, one has a higher arch than the other one and is a half-size shorter. It is also slightly wider at the ball. That foot likes to supinate. The arch fell more in the other foot, which is now slightly longer. That one is fairly neutral. I have sensitive feet and both are very picky about shoes. I like a roomy toe box and a narrower heel. These Gel-Kayano shoes certainly satisfy that criteria. However, my right foot hates this shoe due to the support features. This is a beautiful shoe, but it is supportive to the point of being a bit oppressive. There is too much padding around the cuff at the heel, which is a bit uncomfortable and rubs a bit on the heel of the shorter foot. There is great deal of cushioning in the sole and heel, which is good for "supinators", but it is a big sacrifice in responsiveness. The outside of my supinating right foot just mushes right into the lateral part of the shoe, rather than pushing off. I need a supportive shoe for my right foot, but it feels like this shoe is doing the opposite of what I need it to do. It seems to be exaggerating the supination. My left foot, which is flatter and more neutral, is OK with this shoe. It finds it comfortable. Of course, I buy shoes to fit the longer foot, so the shoe does fit the left foot better. That may also be why it isn't bothered by the excessive padding around the cuff at the heel. Unfortunately, it slides and rubs on my shorter, problemed, supinating right foot. My guess is that the shoe has to be a perfect fit or the padded heel is going to be a problem for some. I do find that the shoe is true to sizing. I measure both the width and length of my feet before ordering online and check with the manufacturer for sizing. These fit exactly as expected. They are a bit more snug at the arch and the heel for support, but the toe box is ample for me. My feet are pretty standard for width and I don't find this shoe to run narrow, like many claim the Asics brand to do. I think this shoe would be great for pronators who want superb cushioning, but I wouldn't recommend it for supinators. The cushioning is certainly ample for supinators, but the support seems to be geared more for pronation. It seems to actually push my feet in that direction. I did try the Asics Gel-Cumulus 23, which was a better fit for my supinating right foot. It puts it in the correct alignment without putting all kinds of unnecessary pressure on the foot. It still has more padding at the cuff of the heel and more cushioning in the sole than I would like, but that is more of a personal preference. I tend to prefer more responsiveness over cushioning. I also tried the Asics Gel-Venture 7 to help my supinating right foot, which doesn't have nearly as much cushioning and padding, but the shoe is supportive and responsive. Both of my feet love that shoe, as well as the price tag. Lastly, I also tried the Brooks Adrenaline GTS, which is a fine shoe for cushioning, but it doesn't seem to be made as well as the the Asics brand shoes or provide as much support. It has some degree of side rail support, but the material above the sole doesn't provide much form or shape. It is pretty soft and allows the foot to slide around. It is, however, a comfortable shoe for everyday wearing. I just wouldn't run in them. All four pairs of these shoes were purchased and compared for their comfort and ability to help my right, supinating foot without irritating my left foot. While I am on the fence about the Brooks shoes, I'm keeping the latter two pairs of Asics shoes and returning the Gel-Kayano 28s. I just don't feel the Gel-Kayano 28s are a good fit for supination.

We have been a big fan the brand for a long time. Super comfortable, durable, and it definitely performs. One of the best running shoes on the market.

Comfortable and good fit. True to size and not too bulky.

I have worn Asics Kayano for years. My normal shoe size is 11-11.5. I have a regular width foot, with low arch and pronate.Comparing the 28's to the 27's.... These are narrower and shorter, no doubt. I'm glad I followed reviews and went with a size larger (I was already getting a half size larger), and had to swap to the wide width. I'm now in a 12.5 W ?!? I am seeing this trend in many brands of running shoes. I'm not sure why makers are using a narrower/smaller foot model? Due to this, many of us are at the top of the women's size spectrum, with nowhere to go, except a 'manish' version of a running shoe. Please, Asics! You make great shoes! There is a reason the largest sizes sell out so fast! I advise you re-evaluate this trend. We want cool, bright, lady like colored shoes, (in the appropriate size), so we have options too!The feel of the 28's is lighter, with more cushion along the entire shoe. Strangely, I have always bought the Kayano for its classificiation of neutral/moderate pronation, but this model has no arch. I add my own orthotic to take care of the support, but thought it should be mentioned, as this is different from Kayano's of the past.Overall, a very comfortable shoe, with lotts of cushion.

Great shoe! 3rd one of same shoe that I've gotten. Ankle support is good.

This shoe fits my narrow foot perfectly! Very comfortable shoe! I bought this shoe because I have flat feet and this feels very stable!

The media could not be loaded.  I've had these shoes before and I absolutely love them, I have a lot of knee problems and they totally help. The price was fantastic and they were even black so I can wear them to work.

En cuanto al modelo está excelente me encantaron, me quedaron super bien y son muy comodos. Son pronadores por lo que ayudan a mi tipo de pisada la cual tiende a ser hacia dentro. Uno de los tenis vino con unas manchitas de pintura como azules y negras, pareciera parte de la misma goma pero no pude quitarselas. No los devolví por que no implica un problema para mi en cuanto al uso que les doy. Son hermosos y los colores son tal cual la imagen.

My wife’s favourite walking shoe and she has converted me. True fit and total comfort. Well worth the premium price.

Es exactamente el color que muestran las fotos, muy cómodo y es la medida que se indica. Fue un obsequio para mi mami que padece de pronación y se siente cómo corrige la postura del pie. Muy buena compra con relación precio y calidad. Y el servicio de entrega de Amazon, excelente!