ASICS Men's Gel-Kayano 31 Running Shoes

The good: These are easily the most comfortable shoes I ever tried. Plenty of cushion from the back all the way to the front of the foot. When barefoot, my feet are relatively flat and I tend to pronate. So, these shoes are great for the stability and resistance against overpronation, is very noticeable, unlike other brands I tried in the past. The not-so-good: The tongues are relatively thin, which make them prone to folding if caution isn't taken when putting these shoes on. This is easily remedied by just taking an extra moment to drag and smooth the tongues in a better position when putting the shoes on. But, it'd just be nice if the tongues had slightly more shape retention through better padding seen in other brands. Overall, this is minor, but an unnecessary matter in the first place. The outer soles squeak, squeak, and squeeeeak. To be fair, this is only present on very smooth surfaces like tile. These shoes are, probably, mostly designed for running on tracks, streets, forest trails, grass, etc. where this wouldn't even come up. However, if you ever want to wear these while working in a hospital or office setting, prepare for squeak city. This is also an unnecessary matter since there are plenty of processes that add microscopic dimples, ridges, grooves, etc. to outer soles during the manufacturing process to avoid this in the first place like other brands do. In all fairness, neither of these points count against what the shoes are designed for, so I wouldn't count them against the score in the this review. It's just extra insight for the curious would-be buyer and hopeful insight for the company to constructively grow if they ever somehow see this review. Bottom line: These shoes are well worth the purchase and I am glad to have them.

Great deal and great overall running shoes. Very comfortable.

I have been struggling with the worst case of Plantar fasciitis! I Stand 10hrs a day for work and it has been brutal. In desperation I asked Chat GPT for shoe recommendations and narrowed the list down to best reviewed mentioning Plantar fasciitis and this running shoe came out on top. I Know that I am not running in these so I can't comment on ride quality and such. I can say that these are by far the best sneakers I have ever worn. Walking takes all the shock out of heel strikes and the toe drop makes it almost feel like you're being propelled forward. I'm 300lbs and I have wide feet, the 13 x-wide is a perfect fit, my whole foot feels supported all the way around without them feeling smothered. I usually feel claustrophobia when my shoes are this snug, however the toe box is wide enough without having any extra slop. I noticed a considerable improvement near the end of the work day compared to my old Skechers. I feel like my fasciitis is improving. Im so impressed with these that I ordered my wife a pair.

Amazing Super comfort shows for Walking and running. I RECOMMEND them for everyday use at work and to go out.

This shoe is ideal for people with PF. It’s soft and sturdy for walking. Note: the tread on the bottom sole will start to fall off

These are my favorite walking/running shoes. I don't run much anymore, but are great for walking or being on your feet for extended time. I have very flat feet and these work well. Feel similar to the Brooke Adrenaline GT's that I sometimes get.

These are the most comfortable shoes I have ever had. I used to run years ago, but had stopped because life got in the way. I decided I needed to get back to exercising, so I decided to at least start walking again. I live in a very hilly area, and during my first walk down my first hill, I was reminded of the shin splint pain I felt all those years ago when running. I did not even know if I could even make it back home, but I did. I immediately started researching best shoes for walking and dealing with shin splints; I found these as highly recommended, so I got same day delivery; I was surprised by how light and comfortable they were. The next day I set out to try my walk again. I could not believe the difference in these shoes and my regular shoes. I walked five miles up and down hills without any shin pain whatsoever; after some time I even began running again. I have now been walking, running, or bicycling every day for the past 7 months, and I have had no shin or foot pain to speak of. The shoes have held up very well, but if they ever need replacing, I am definitely purchasing these again.

I'm a moderate distance runner who sticks mostly to treadmills these days. I do about two to three miles five days per week at a 5+ MPH speed. For as long as I can remember, I've been running in Asics Gel Kayanos (my prior pair were the Gel Kayano 27). Recently, I upgraded to the Gel Kayano 31, not because my previous pair had worn out, but because I essentially demoted them to outdoor/casual use (which is to say they have a lot of life left in them!). It's difficult to imagine, but Asics somehow always finds a way to improve upon the performance and design of each new Gel Kayano generation. The Gel Kayano 31 (as directly compared to the 27) brings a noticeable decrease in weight to the already lightweight formula via foam rubber and neoprene cushioning and stability mechanics where carbonized rubber and hard plastic were once incorporated. These changes make for a few alterations in the shoe's overall feel: 1) The 31 is significantly more wedge-like and has a more elevated feel than the 27. 2) Lateral stability feels a tad looser, but the comparatively wider footprint compensates well (in other words, it doesn't detract from the shoe's performance). 3) The 31 has a slightly faster feel in that there is more forward thrust provided by the wedged sole design. The swap to these softer and lighter materials MIGHT provide less overall durability in the long run (pun intended), but I doubt it, being as Asics has built a reputation for high quality manufacturing. Looks-wise, I like the styling, though I realize this is a matter of opinion. Honestly, it's not the most important aspect, but I will say that the all-black variant is definitely sleek! Overall, the Gel Kayano 31 is a worthy successor to the proud Kayano lineage. It's a pure running shoe vacant of bells, whistles, and gimmicks touted by other brands. Asics is nearly synonymous with running, so buy with confidence. Other notes... I find that they fit true to size...maybe a half-size lower than an equivalent Nike running shoe (i.e., if you're a 10.5 in Nikes, go with a 10 in Asics). My feet are of a normal width, so there's no concern in that regard.

Excelente Tênis com suporte para pisada Pronada.

Great item. Comfortable with good support as always in Kayano range

i like it, worth the money

Un pur bonheur ! Souffrant de la poliarthrite ces chaussures m'ont permis de redémarrer la marche sur route et sur sentier sur 1 distance journalière de 15km

Love them they are nice looking and very comfortable