ASICS Women's Gel-Kayano 22 Running Shoe

I wear the Kayano 21's right now and like them a lot. I have been running in Asics for a number of years and will continue to buy Asics. I remember when the 15's were my favourites because they were narrower and the toe and heal area was slimmer too. I loved running in my 15's. As the years went by and I chose to buy the newer models of Kayano's it seemed they widened, which was fine just different. They still felt good when walking and running, but I did notice more room and preferred a more snug feel. I get this with the 22's. The whole runner is more narrow and the toe is even a different shape. The heel and body is tighter too. Concerning the size. I am an 8.5 and I bought an 8.5 ... fits perfect. I would recommend that is someone has wider feet or problems with swelling this might not be the runner for you. If you don't like a "snug to your foot feel" you may not like these 22's either. One last thing ... the colour. I was thinking that black would be a boring colour since I have flash yellow 21's right now, but I was wrong. The black is brilliant because underneath the fabric is a sea blue colour that is also the colour of the shoelaces. The pink colour is quite vivid and the silver/chrome streaks on the sides make the whole runner very nice. I am happy with the 22's and will buy another pair.

I've worn the Gel Kayano for years. I buy a size larger than my shoe size because I salesman at Lady Foot Locker suggested that when I bought my first pair. He said your foot slides forward when you run so you need extra toe space. I've found this to be good advice. I love the Gel Kayano. You can buy cheaper Asics, but many of those don't have the gel going through into the front of the foot. If you're a runner, gel in the heel is WORTHLESS, you do not run on your heels. You need the gel in the front of the shoe. In the picture you can actually see the pink gel patches going up into the front of the shoe.I did notice notice this shoe seemed narrower than I was used to, but I can't be sure if that was the shoe or just because I'd worn my old pair for a year and a half and stretched it out. I also may have bought a wider size last time, although I don't think I did. I normally buy the 8B. Anyway, it is not uncomfortably narrow, just narrower than I'm used to.The laces are a little long even when you use the side-holes at the top.Overall, these are great shoes if you run every day, providing support and cushioning for your feet.

I am writing a comparison review of the two pairs of Asics running shoes that I purchased during Amazon’s Prime Day Sale. The shoes are the  ASICS Women's GEL-Contend 3 Running Shoe (11 B(M) US, Charcoal/Sharp Green/Purple)  and the ASICS Women's GEL-Kayano 22 Running Shoe. I hope that my review may help you decide if you are contemplating choosing between the two shoes - or if you just want more information on one of those shoes.My History: I have suffered from plantar fasciitis, some over-pronation, and a bit of osteoarthritis in one knee so my physical therapist recommended the ASICS Women's GEL-Kayano’s to me several years ago. Ever since that time, I have been purchasing a new pair when needed and they have never let me down. Even though the design changes a bit each year, the support is there and they are always my go-to for new running shoes, no matter the price.While buying my new Kayano running shoes this past Prime Day, I came across the ASICS Women's GEL-Contend 3 Running Shoe and decided to give them a try for a few reasons; the sale price, the positive reviews, and the fact that they are also Asics running shoes. I thought could they really be that different?Both pairs of running shoes arrived and I was pleased, as always, with my ASICS Women's GEL-Kayano 22 Running Shoes. They provided excellent arch support, a cushiony footbed, mesh overlays, and everything else I need to keep comfortable and on-the-go.The ASICS Women's GEL-Contend 3 Running Shoes are initially comfortable but that’s where it ended for me. I can see why they are significantly less expensive than the Kayano shoes. They simply do not have the arch support and cushioning that the Kayano’s offer. They also do not help with my over-pronation.I am going to keep the GEL-Contend shoes but only because I can place my orthotics in them and still use the shoes to run errands and around the house. Otherwise, I would have returned them because while stylish, I don’t care how cute my feet look if they hurt.The Takeaway: I will stick with my expensive ASICS Women's GEL-Kayano 22 running shoes because I know exactly what I am buying year after year and they have never let me down.

I have bone spurs on the ball of one foot and was getting really bad pain anytime I ran over five miles (not good when training for a half marathon!) so I did some research and came to the Kayano. So far I've only put about 20 miles on these and am still breaking them in so my review might be amended at a later date. The shock absorption is fantastic. My feet aren't hurting at all after a long run and my knees are feeling a lot better too! I saw reviews saying these were a bit narrow so I chose to go up half a size, just in case, even though I have somewhat narrow feet myself, I'm so glad I did! They definitely run a bit narrow but it's not too bad, especially if you anticipate it when purchasing. Other reviews of the 21s and 23s make it seem like the narrow fit was only an issue with the 22s. I suppose I could've bought one of the others but I'm really happy with these so far. The price was pretty great too, everywhere else I saw these going for close to $120.TLDR (too long didn't read)They fit a bit narrow (hence the four stars instead of five)It's definitely not bad, I just went up half a sizeThey're great for my bone spurs and bad kneesAwesome priceHalf marathon here I come!

Gel Kayano's are my standard go-to for a all around training shoe. I was delighted to see them for sale on Amazon and so convenient to get my hands on. I usually could care less about colour and stuff, but I even dig the look of the shoes. Usually I get the ugliest pair around just because these tend to be cheaper.

This was the first time I have ordered from Amazon. Great experience. Will order again.

Been a Kayano wearer for the past ten years and they continue to be the running shoe of choice. Great fit, great comfort, great in my knees, great buy.

sono arrivate con aniticipo. La scarpa corrisponde a quanto ordinato. Sono bellissime e molto confortevoli, e ho fatto molta fatica a trovare il mio numero (37) per questo modello da pronatore. Prezzo conveniente. Consigliato

Sono le scarpe meglio ammortizzate che ho mai indossato. Però a me duran proprio poco, usandole soprattutto in città la suola si consuma velocemente (5/6 mesi durata) mentre il resto della scarpa è ancora intatta. Non ho ancora trovato una scarpa ben ammortizzata ma con suola più rigida