ASICS Men's GEL Kayano 21 Running Shoe

I just received the kayano 21. My current everyday shoe is the kayano 19. I wore these for a marathon in 2012, and slowly brought them down to everyday wear. I developed a slight planters fasciitis in my right foot. When I bought the kayano 19s I immediately noticed an improvement and comfort I had not experienced in my previous, minimal flat racers. I ordered the 21s to have a new training shoe with the cushioning I need. The first thing I noticed was how much lighter these are to the 19s. It seems just as well structured and I anticipate another long life from these. I'm actually replacing this pair with another color to save $45.00. The sizing is perfect. I do agree that the $160.00 retail price is s bit extreme, but with a little shopping around on Amazon the discounts and savings are well worth the effort. Same quality shoe at $70.00 off retail, as long as you are not picky about color. A great shoe is s great shoe and the kayano 21 technology doesn't change if the color / price does. UPDATE: 2-21-2016 I just got these out for a run. My right foot suffers from plantar facilitis and within .25 miles these shoes actually made my foot feel better to the point where I couldn't feel anything but normal smooth contact with the ground. The cushioning just cradled my foot and the structure provided a solid brace to keep the foot from developing any injury. Once again, this is a great shoe and provides exactly what I need Asa moderate runner in training for his 4th marathon.

Maybe a bit more than a year ago, Itried a pair of Asics (a cheaper pair than these) and liked them. The fit was good and they provided comfort, but I wanted something that was better both for working out and walking (for exercise) as well as for wearing around. These fit the bill. This is actually my second pair after I bought the first pair locally. They offer a lot of support and fit well. I am female and prefer the men's shoes. They felt great from the moment I put them on. I keep one pair just for exercising and now have one pair for wearing around. I plan to get one more pair for wearing around, so that I can wear them only every other day to give them time to recover in between wearings. My husband had been wearing Asics for a few years now, and he also recently bought a pair of these on my recommendation and he loves them. The only thing that would make these shoes better is if they lasted longer. I find I have to replace my shoes (not just these, but all athletic shoes) after about 3 months or sometimes less, depending on how much I've worn them.

I've owned two pairs of Asics Kayano 21 shoes during the past year and have walked 3-5 miles per day while wearing them. They are so comfortable that I usually leave them on after I get home from the gym. They provide the type of support that I need and they've held up well. When the soles of my most recent pair started to show some wear, I went to my local store to buy another pair. Asics no longer makes the Kayano 21 and have replaced it with the Kayano 22. I tried them on, they felt fine in the store, so I bought them, but after a 3 mile walk on the track at the gym, I could tell that the shoes were way too narrow. By the time I got home, it felt as if my toes had been in a vice and it took several hours for my feet to feel normal again. I returned them and after trying on several other pairs of shoes, none of which felt as good as my old 21s, I went online and found them here. I don't know how long they'll be around, though, so I'm probably going to order a second pair. If you have a narrow foot, the Kayano 22 will probably work for you, but if you like the 21s, be aware that they aren't going to be around forever.

These are the most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever had. I've noticed a significant reduction in heel and calf pain since starting wearing these. They broke in very quickly took only one day shocked even me. They are a zero drop shoe, the toe box while narrower than ideal has so much flexibility it still allows for excellent toe splay. This is good as I'm suffering from a tailors bunion (bunionette) from my previous pair of sauconys which didn't allow for toe splay. Great arch support for people who like me have very high arches and the technology to prevent overpronating seems to be working as I appear to be wearing the center of the heel and toe now not the extreme outside of the heel and the extreme inside of the toe. Also added bonus the mesh over the toes hasn't worn out in less than a month like the sauconys. A little background I hike in my shoes and do shift work operating multiple presses in an injection molding facility.

Great looking athletic shoes. ASICS are a quality product and hold up well over time. I learned of these shoes from a website devoted to apparel and shoes for medical professionals. My son works in a veterinarian office for long hours and needed shoes with super cushioning and support. The website's followers recommended these and Reebok RealFlex. I bought them both and he is equally happy with them. These ASICS have a mesh toe area as do most athletic shoes so they don't have as much support as the Reeboks but the gel support is great for all day comfort. He likes these as well for running between classes, and uses them for bicycling. As other reviewers noted, they do run large. I ordered a 10 1/2 for my son as this is his regular size and we returned them for a 10.

The ASICS GEL-Kayano 21 offers excellent stability and cushioning, making it great for long runs or everyday wear. The fit is comfortable and supportive, and the build quality feels solid. However, the shoe is on the heavier side, which makes it feel a bit sluggish for faster runs. Overall, a dependable choice for comfort and support, but not the lightest option.

I have been a New Balance guy forever, (size 14 flat foot ), until their customer service has slipped recently with some new found popularity in the market place they can't seem to handle. I got an amazing price on these shoes, the delivery almost beat me home it was so fast lol and the shoes fit like a glove so thank you to the suppliers and Amazon for helping my flat feet to discover this model Shoe and Asics in general! Extremely happy! Shoes shipped brand new in box with all Marketing tags as if straight from the Asics factory.