Customer Reviews

Womens ASICS GEL-Kayano XII Running Shoe

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I went to the store with every intention on buying the new NIKE Air Max 360. The store only had it in Blue/Silver, so I asked for it in my size - but - I saw this Asics shoe (I have never worn Asics before) that was in the red color I wanted so I asked for that shoe too.

I tried on the Aisics first - IT WAS THE MOST COMFORTABLE SHOE I EVER PUT ON MY FOOT!! I was sold! I did try on the Nike - after seeing all the ads I was determined to get those. When I tried them on, I was so dissappionted! The Nike's were narrow (typical Nike), hard as a rock, no bounce, and I could feel bumps in the bottom!

I excercise at the gym 5 days a week doing 2 hours of cardio. I can actually run on the treadmill now because these sneakers are sooo comfortable and they support my foot!!

It's a comfortable, somewhat soft-feeling stability plus cushioning shoe for the heavier runner. Softer feel than the GT-2110, with similar fit. However, if you like the GT-1110, this shoe may not work for you because the stability part of the soles is not as far forward. Durability has been comparable to the Asics GT series shoes that I have owned.

For years I could not find a woman's running shoe that would fit well (I have small, i.e., short, but wide feet (the Apache/Cherokee in me I think--grin). I also needed shoes that would provide good support and protect my heels from too much impact. Every shoe I tried, no matter how expensive, all the way to the so-called top of the line Nikes, just ended up with my feet with blisters or worse, a horrible case of shin splints! Someone recommended Kayanos to me about 6 years ago and that has been IT for me ever since. The XIIs and the XIIIs(I have one pair of those also) are the BEST!
The price I paid for these XIIs was a great price for a pair of Kayanos anytime. Get them while they are hot (and cheap)!
Thanks,
Rhonda
ASICS® Women's GEL-Kayano XII

Comfort, support and light weight make this one of the best all around running shoes I have ever had. This is my 2nd pair of this model. Best value for the dollar - very comfortable.
Kennett Square, PA

replacing an identical pair, now worn out - no reason to change a winning formula ;-)

For the past 8 years I have bought Asics Gel Kayano running shoes, and I would never buy any other brand. This shoe is light, supportive, comfortable and worth every penny. I have several pairs and every year the comfort is not compromised with changing styles. Great for road runners as well as treadmill dwellers!

I got my Kayanos because they were so cheap ($35). Best decision I ever made. Amazing support (I slightly overpronate and have weak ankles) and durability for middle distance running. These have inspired me to run more and stick with Asics.

note: you shouldn't buy a shoe based on any review that says "these shoes feel so great! definitely try them!" -- b/c feet & running gait are like fingerprints & snowflakes: no two are alike, and what works for one reviewer simply may not work for you. get fitted at a running specialty store, find a shoe that works, buy the shoes (support your local running shop! thank them for their precise and accurate fitting and gait assessment!), and then buy a back-up pair or replacement pair online!

my feet are tricky to fit-- i supinate (have a tendency to walk on the outside of my foot, which affects my running gait as well), but my arches have begun to fall from years of walking barefoot or in flat-structured shoes & flip-flops. trying to find a shoe to fit my weird feet has definitely been trying, especially given the fact that problems in fit generally don't reveal themselves until you've gotten some miles in, at which point you can't really return a disappointing shoe.

but the kayano xii's i got about a year and a half ago fit well in the shop, fit well on the treadmill, and fit well for the next 300 miles. i think they're designed for overpronators (hence the wedge of extra support in the arch), but they do seem to work for my (weird) feet also. they felt soft & supple on my feet but offered enough support that my feet and legs didn't feel totally wrecked by the mileage i log on the concrete & asphalt of my city. i felt so comfortable in them that i finally began competing again, running races b/t 3.1 and 10miles, with mileage of 25-30 miles per week. actually, at about 200mi, i also slipped a pair of superfeet insoles in there to extend the life of the shoe a little bit, and i got another hundred miles or so before i really needed to replace them (some runners can get 400miles out of a shoe before they begin to feel shot-- but i am short and take many more steps per mile than some others do).

when i did replace my xiis's, i replaced them w/ xiii's-- and found that the fit and comfort were not as good (for MY feet). i'm combing the web for xii's in my size b/c i just want to go back to the comfort and good wear of the xii's!

These shoes are great. They come in wide which is a neccesity for me. I really like them. The price is pretty high but I think they are worth good running shoes are important. I highly reccomend them.

I'd been shopping for a pair of running shoes and have tried on various brands. These shoes surpassed others in fit, support, and comfort. I'm so glad Kayano comes in wide sizes, because it fits my feet PERFECTLY! I highly recommend!