Shoe Review: ASICS GEL-Kayano 30
The GEL-Kayano 30 looks and feels completely different from its predecessors while still providing the same luxurious comfort and support runners expect from the model.
ASICS Gel-Kayano 30
Features
For 30 years, ASICS has been revolutionizing comfort, technology and stability to make the ASICS Gel-Kayano 30 the best version yet.
Designers have created a shoe that feels cozy the moment you step into it and steady as you take on those longer runs. In our ASICS Gel-Kayano 30 review, one of our runners even stated that it felt as comfortable as her house slippers.
Stability never felt more comfortable than in the ASICS Gel-Kayano 30.
Details:
- Upper: The plush and comfortable engineered mesh upper provides support and breathability, ensuring a perfect fit that feels as comfortable as house slippers.
- Midsole: The midsole incorporates fan-favorite FF Blast™ Plus Eco foam for a super cushioned and energetic ride, along with PureGel cushioning in the rearfoot to absorb impact. An arched recovery pod helps position your arch for a balanced stride.
- Outsole: ASICS widened the base to enhance stability and beveled the heel for better initial ground impact, contributing to the smoothest, most cushioned, and comfortable ride.
Tech Specs
ASICS Gel-Kayano 30
| Weight |
9.3 oz (W- size 8), 10.7 oz (M- size 9)
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|---|---|
| Drop |
10 mm
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| Stack height (heel/forefoot) |
39 mm / 29 mm (W), 40 mm / 30 mm (M)
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| Use |
Everyday training
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| Category | stability |
What’s New
ASICS replaced the Litetruss™ system with a 4D Guidance System, incorporating a medial foam unit and redesigned shoe geometry based on biomedical research to enhance stability. They introduced the new FF Blast Plus Eco foam, crafted from 24% bio-based materials, which offers a softer and lighter feel. Additionally, they upgraded the PureGel rearfoot unit, making it 65% softer than traditional gel cushioning.
Who It’s Best For
The ASICS Gel-Kayano 30 is great for beginners or experienced runners and walkers alike. It works best for those who have flexible arches or overpronate and like a super cushioned and plush ride. This shoe feels amazing whether you are running a marathon or just need a good pair of sneakers to play with your kids.
Why You’ll Love It
You will love how the ASICS Gel-Kayano 30 provides luxurious cushioning and support for every run or walk.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Keeps getting better
Great feel and a great ride. Stable but with excellent cushioning. The shoe felt a little higher for about 30 minutes. This is my fourth in the series
Star Rating is 5 / 5
highly recommend!
Quite possibly the best Asics shoe I've ever had! Supportive cushioned just the right amount of bounce.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Perfect Shoe; Perfect Fit; Extremely Comfortable
Awesome Shoe! First time customer.. Never owned a pair of ASICS before. Completely satisfied!!!
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Great stability shoes for over probation!
My husband and I recently started training for a 5K. Quickly I realized I over probate. My feet shins and knees aches so I did a bunch of research. I read mixed a lot of mixed reviews on the ASICS Kayano 30. I went to Fleet Feet and tried on a slew of stability shoes before trying on the Kayano 30 but when I did I fell in love with the support. I’ve since taken them out on a couple of runs. My feet shins and knees are much relieved.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Great shoe
I love how they feel. I tried several different brands and this one stood out as far as confort. I suffer from knee pain so let's see if after a couple of miles in them the pain goes away.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Love the comfort and support!
Love the comfort and support of these shoes. Overall the shoes feel more like a supportive soft glove when you slip them on your feet. When running I can definitely feel the soft comfort in the heel and support in the arch yet they don’t feel heavy at all to me despite the size. The toe box feels fairly normal like many shoes in this category I’ve tried but as expected. I like them so much that I’m thinking of getting a second pair today!