ASICS Women's Gel-Kayano 30 Running Shoes

This shoe appeared on several lists of best running shoes for foot and knee pain, so I decided to give them a try. I walk/run about 4 miles a day on a treadmill during the winter, and was experiencing increasing knee pain, even just walking. (My treadmill belt is not well padded). I have a neutral foot with moderate arches.I had already tried and returned another brand, so did a lot of reading before making another try. The Gel Kayano is supremely comfortable, with nice cushioning, wide toe box, moderate arch support in the right place for me, and a nice rocker effect. It's so comfortable, it doesn't look like it's going to require any sort of break-in period. No rubbing anywhere after several miles. The best thing, my knee pain went away immediately. Although these are intended to be dedicated treadmill shoes, I've been wearing them around the house all day, can't stand to take them off.Sizing may be a little generous, or maybe I'm just not used to having that much room to wiggle my toes. The length seems correct and there's no sliding around in the heel. I ordered some thin running socks, which I should be wearing anyway. While the tops are very breathable, my feet are getting warm underneath, so socks will help prevent any moisture buildup.The price was reasonable... they are changing over to the new model so these were $99. Can't complain about that for a quality shoe! The Gel Kayano is supposed to be very durable , so we'll see how long they last!Love these so much I just may well sleep in them. They're that comfortable!

Great walking and running shoes. Really supportive and comfortable. Didn’t require any breaking in period for me. A little pricy but worth it in my opinion. True to size.

Bought these sneakers because of my Plantar Fasciitis issues. Worked out yesterday @ Zumba and it was so comfortable and bouncy and I did not have any flare ups at all! Great Sneaker. Bought a size 7.5 regular - was perfect size for me.

These shoes are so comfortable and it feels like you are walking on marshmallows. ASICS have been the best for stability because of pronation. This pair is even better more heel lockage fit my narrow heels. Not tight at all and they definitely provide support and stability. Now having less pain in my feet, knees and hips. Bought a few more pairs because it's hard to find good shoes that fit.

The Gel-Kayanos have been my go-to running shoes for years. My feet must have grown, as the regular 9.5 felt a little short this time. I ordered a 10 and it was the right size for me! It's my first time ordering my size in wide with these shoes. I love the fit! I am not a runner; I just work out here and there so I don't buy a new pair each year. My Gel-Kayanos usually last me a few years.I removed one star because I am not crazy about the design of the heel. It makes the shoes almost look like a wedge pair of running shoes.Edit: (10/24/2024)So, I took my new shoes to the gym for the first time the other day. I was disappointed to feel like they were crushing my toes a little when I was running/exercising. It felt like the shoes were too small when I was working out. It was not super painful or anything, but uncomfortable enough to be felt.Edit #2: (11/5/2024)After my first workout with the new shoes, I seriously considered returning them, but decided to re-try the shoes on to check the size. Again, they fitted fine. The toe-box is comfortable and the tip of my big toe doesn't reach the inside of the shoe, so I know I have the right size. Since the crushed-toe feeling only happened when I exercised, I suspected that my feet were sliding toward the front during jogs or more intensive workouts. I decided to tighten the shoe laces to see if that would help. It fixed the problem! My last workout did not cause pain or gave any crushing toe feeling. My feet had never slid toward the front before during exercise, nor did I ever have to tighten my shoelaces. It's the first time this is happening to me with the Gel-Kayanos and this must be my 6th or 7th pair. (Note: I always tie my shoe laces. With these shoes, I don't do it super tight to the point where it's just uncomfortable, but it is definitely tighter than what I am used to.)I will keep the shoes even though they are not my favorite model.

I was dealing with plantar fasciitis when I got these shoes and they were a game changer. There is just the right amount of support in the arch that after working all day as a nurse my feet feel great. I haven’t had any flare ups of plantar fasciitis since switching to this shoe. I’m so happy Amazon sells these and it saves me just a little bit ordering off here. They have some pretty cute colors too which is nice.

First of all I am VERY picky when it comes to the comfort of shoes. I will buy several different at a time to try them on. I'm 5'7, in my 50's wear sz11, and not a light weight. I play pickle ball, hike frequently, and walk my dog daily. I have flat feet, & sciatic pain. I know immediately when I put on a pair of shoes if they are going to work or not. I don't feel there should be a "break in time" for athletic shoes. Asics have always been my go to shoe. These particular shoes are lightweight but not flimsy, comfortable, & have enough toe wiggle room space in the toebox. I was able to wear them for Pickeball the same day I bought them. I bought a second pair in the same size. I feel they are true to size. I love the flat laces and when I put them on and tighten them to fit my foot width they stay in place and don't seem to loosen during physical activity. The price is about right also. I dont want to spend more than $100 for a sub par shoe that doesn't feel good immediately.