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ASICS Gel Kayano 31

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.9 Overall Grade
13 reviews
Trainer

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Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.

Cons

LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings

Shoe Comparison

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ASICS Gel Kayano 31
ASICS Gel Kayano 32
ASICS Novablast 5
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
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ASICS Gel Kayano 31
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ASICS Gel Kayano 32
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Weight
11 oz. (men's)
Stack Height
40mm.
Forefoot Height
30mm.
Drop Height
10 mm.
Shoe Released
Q2 2024
Q2 2025
Q4 2024
Q4 2024
MSRP
$140
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.9
8.7
8.6
Comfort
8.8
8.7
8.7
Cushioning
8.8
8.2
8.6
Durability
8.5
8.0
7.7
Appearance
8.5
8.3
8.4
Value
8.2
7.9
7.9

Reader Reviews

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Best shoe I have worn for cushioning and stability

    15 miles per week, overpronator, low arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    9.0

    The Asics Kayano is a great shoe!  I used to run in another shoe- (hint, it was a real Beast) for over a decade until I felt that there was an decreasing level of q.c.  I became very frustrated especially these were very expensive.  I am on that heavier side (around 220 lbs.) and I definitely have an overpronation problem (flat feet).  I read many reviews and decided on the Asics Kayano as the reviewers almost all agreed that the cushioning was superior to almost everything else out there whilst retaining good/excellent stability. I have been using these for at least 7-8 years and I absolutely love them.  I am an older runner and have most of my running on treadmills for maybe the last 15 years.  The styling is nice and I receive unexpected compliments from strangers.  I noticed that a lot of nurses etc. crave shoes offering comfort and stability and I have been asked how stable my Asics were.  They are a little on the expensive side but when possible I purchase them on base at the PX as I am an Army veteran.  I don't think that I will ever change brands.

  • high cushion stability, but firmer foam.

    45 miles per week, overpronator, low arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    7.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    8.0

    its aight

  • Excellent in cushioning but narrow front for my wide feets

    Neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    7.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    7.0

    One of the best cushioning and shock absorption.

    But very narrow front , I am getting blisters and broken nails after every long run greater than 15 km.