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ASICS  GEL-Kayano XII


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Men's ASICS GEL-Kayano XII

Item #ASC896
SALE
Reg: $134.99
VIP: $121.49

What's This?

Average Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
! Fit Size: Buy this shoe full size up

GEL-Kayano® XII: The #1 Shoe at RRS 10 Years in a Row! Runner's World “Editor's Choice Winner”

Runner's World Review: “This year's Kayano weighs two ounces less than last year's - no small feat in a shoe with so much great technology. How? Because of Asics's new lightweight Solyte midsole cushioning material. What's more, our Shoe Lab tests found the midsole to be softer and more resilient. The Kayano is built on a new last (foot form) for an improved fit, though women may need to go down a half-size. Recommended for average-size runners with normal to low arches looking for a well-cushioned, supportive shoe.”

Best for runners with a medium to large build and low to medium arches.

Features & Benefits:
  • IGS (Impact Guidance System): Provides smooth, comfortable and efficient ride
  • DuoMax support system: Corrects and slows down rate of pronation
  • GEL cushioning in heel and forefoot: Provides cushioning and shock absorption
  • Space Trusstic System: Provides midfoot stability and balanced arch support
  • Solyte midsole material: Lighter than EVA and spEVA, increased cushioning and durability

Men's ASICS GEL-Kayano XII

Item #ASC896
SALE
Reg: $134.99
VIP: $121.49

What's This?

Average Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
Shock Absorption:
Heel|GEL|Forefoot|GEL
Toebox Width:
Medium
Heel Fit:
Medium
Shoe Construction:
Slip last
Midsole Material:
Compression molded EVA
Outsole Material:
Carbon rubber
Upper Material:
Mesh|Synthetic leather
Country of Origin:
China
Gender:
Men's
 

Men's ASICS GEL-Kayano XII

Item #ASC896
SALE
Reg: $134.99
VIP: $121.49

What's This?

Average Rating: 3.7 out of 5 stars
55 Runners have reviewed this product.
1.    Brian rated this product 5 stars
Mon, March 17,2008:
Just an amazing shoe for a runner that needs supports and suffers from shin and knee pain.

2.    Jamie Jones rated this product 5 stars
Tue, March 04,2008:
Like running on a cloud. On my 3rd pair and disappointed to hear that the Kayano 13 and 14 haven't lived up to the 12 reputation so I am going for the Trance next. Great durability. Does slip a little in the heel if you are planning on cross-training in these.

3.    John rated this product 3 stars
Sat, December 01,2007:
First time to try ASIC Kayanos. Pretty good shoe for cushioning and stability for 1st 500 miles though I agree with some of the other reviewers that forefoot area needs more cushioning. Knees starting to hurt between 500 to 600 miles - starting to get dead leg feeling so a bit suprised. I am not ...

4.    chuck rated this product 1 star
Fri, November 09,2007:
Ran in the kayano for years this is the worst one yet broke down fast no stabilty more like a cushion shoe with no cushion after 50 miles.

5.    KennyB rated this product 3 stars
Thu, November 01,2007:
I've been using Kayano's for the past 8 years. I have to say this model is the worst they've come out with. My knees started hurting after 3 months of infrequent wear. I'm going to try Saucony Hurricanes again.

6.    Phillyphatty rated this product 3 stars
Tue, October 16,2007:
At 200lbs I absolutely shredded these in 150 miles. Not durable, but light and flexible. Cushioning in ASICS is thin and I prefer the Nike Air Vomero 2's and Mizuno Wave Rider 10, even though the latter is flawed. See my review.

7.    neil rated this product 2 stars
Mon, August 20,2007:
knees ache to often. XII don't handle the shock as well as previous models, nor are they as durable.

8.    andy rated this product 5 stars
Sat, August 04,2007:
good shoe overall, i hate the 13's cause they are stiff, but these are soft and well cushioned.

9.    Bart rated this product 4 stars
Thu, July 26,2007:
I ran my first marathon in these shoes. I developed a serious problem with both IT Bands, that I blame mostly to, too quickly adding miles and going to hard. The shoe is very comfortable, light, with great traction. The shoe made long runs more comfortable.

10.    Kiechel in Cheyenne rated this product 4 stars
Sun, July 15,2007:
stepped up from the GT 2100 this year. very smooth ride but insole wore out too fast.

11.    stevo rated this product 1 star
Wed, July 11,2007:
00/shoe to avoid that inconvenience. XII/XIII – NO THANK YOU ASICS.

12.    stevo rated this product 1 star
Wed, July 11,2007:
6’2”, 210lb. 75-100mi/month Came off of several incredibly good years (Thank you, ASICS), with 2 pairs of X, then 2 pairs of XI, both in size 14. So I considered XII a no-brainer. Bought two pairs XII in size 14 (and, yes, they did turn out to be larger than X/XII, maybe ¼ to ½ larger, but I alw...

13.    Josh rated this product 1 star
Sat, July 07,2007:
Comfortable for the first few miles, until they gave me such bad blisters that I can't currently walk. I broke these shoes in correctly, I bought the right size and was fitted at a running store by people who have never failed me before. There was no way this should have happened with the precaution...

14.    wildcat83 rated this product 4 stars
Tue, June 12,2007:
I have tried numerous brands but keep coming back to Asics. Sprang for a more expensive model last season and bought the Gel Kayano XII. Not as much cushioning as I wanted, but a swap of the standard insoles for a gel insole made a huge difference. I have close to 500 miles on them now and am rea...

15.    Jeb rated this product 5 stars
Sun, June 03,2007:
This has been one of my best shoes ever! Lightweight, flexible, and responsive. Worth the $. Only downside is that they wear a little faster.

16.    Matthew rated this product 5 stars
Sun, April 29,2007:
Okay, fixed the problem. Bought aninsole and some New Balance "no untie" laces(snugger fit). Good to go!

17.    Matthew rated this product 3 stars
Thu, April 26,2007:
I like a shoe to fit like a glove and these did not. The heel always feels like they are slipping...

18.    Carl rated this product 3 stars
Wed, April 25,2007:
The fit is great and a little lighter, but that's about it. Kayano 11's were much better, haven't tried the 13's yet.

19.    Paul rated this product 5 stars
Tue, April 17,2007:
The Kayano XIIs are one of my all-time favorites. The lighter weight (2oz less) then the previous model makes all the difference. Lighter weight with all the stability and creature comforts of previous models. Nearly perfect for this runner, 5'9" 150. I trust these shoes for any distance. I have nev...

20.    jim c rated this product 1 star
Sun, April 01,2007:
A update to my post below, I found Kayano X in the outlet store, bought three pairs, and my foot pain went away allmost from the first run. Hope Asics reverses what they did in future releases. I'm on my second pair of the X's and will keep buying the X's until the outlet store runs out.

21.    Mike rated this product 5 stars
Sat, March 31,2007:
larger swimmer turned runner, 5'9" 215lbs. Run about 15 miles a week now and I love them compared to any other shoe I have used. No foot pain. I went in to RRS and tried them on and haven't look back..

22.    Austin rated this product 5 stars
Thu, March 08,2007:
I have been running for a year, I use to own a pair of nikes but today I just received my Kayanos. Not only do they look sharp, they feel great and they really let my feet breath while im running. Asics shoes are the best and ill never buy another brand again. I just ordered some 2120 trainers. ...

23.    Sam rated this product 3 stars
Mon, March 05,2007:
OK. Like the comfort and stability it provides. Could have a little more forefoot cushioning as many of the Asics shoes have been lacking.Bring back the '99 Asics Gel Cumulus as this shoe was about as perfect as you can get!

24.    Marshall Jeff rated this product 5 stars
Mon, March 05,2007:
I'm 6' 208 lbs with a high arch. I broke these shoes in after about 20 mile and they have been flawless. High quality shoe with a high quality cushion. Lighter runners might not appreciate this shoe's ruggedness.

25.    Tom B rated this product 2 stars
Wed, February 14,2007:
This is my 10th pair of ASICS Kayano. I am very disappointed this shoe. The cushioning is not up to par capmpared with the rest of the line.

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