Asics Gel Kayano 30 - After 100km | Sportitude Running 

For the begginer i was so happy with this shoe, this shoe give me more ankle support for my flat foot. Maybe lil bit pricey but it works

Found the Kayano brutal on my flat feet with the 4d guidance wedge. Loved the cushioning but I couldn’t get over how painful the arch was for me.

Great news to hear that they are comfy to walk in. Does that mean they are not totally plush like the invincible 3? I tried that and it was way to soft and unstable. Is 10mm too much of a drop for walking btw? I heard it’s bad for the hips.

For those not paying close attention to this update, take a quick look around 2:56 . It's a fairly major overhaul, with the wide (Hoka-like) thick slab underneath. Fairly similar to the way the Nimbus 25 was bulk-ified. Most of the rigid stability features removed, replaced by 'wide platform' shaping "geometry" and such. Certainly some lovers of the previous versions might not love the overhaul, and might seek discounts on prior versions. Try it on, if you can, so you know if such overhaul is likely to suit you. Similar to a beefed-up 'Kayano lite'.

Be curious to see this compared to the new Hoka Gaviota.

Hi Josh, I’m chuffed you find this shoe so good. Sadly I’ve not had the same experience. Debut run I found the shoe very clunky for a mid to forefoot striker, the shoe tries to force a heal strike. By the 5km mark the balls of both feet were burning, I believe the insole is way too soft, it has a memory foam sort of gooey feel to it. By the 10km mark I decided to walk and was considering calling to get collected from my run. By 11kms I was honestly thinking of taking them off and running home barefoot. I’ve run is Kayano on and off over the past 20 odd years and this is by far the worst shoe I have ever run in. I really had hoped for this to be my long run shoe, I won’t even use it for a walking. So if you know anyone after a 12.5 with on 12kms on them….:) Sorry Asics you missed the mark by a long shot with this seasoned runner.

Will they be good marathon shoe for over pronators?

how durable the outsole for road run?

I'm not so sure. I've taken them on 3 runs now and after 30 minutes the inner soles start heating up, after 40 minutes it's unbearable especially in the heel pad. I don't know whether it's a manufacturing fault with the gel or a design issue. Across 3 different brands I've never had a shoe hot spot for me. I'll reach out to ASICS but right now the shoe is no good for anything further than around 8km.

feature socks? please provide link to nuy them

These shoes get very hot for me as I can see others stating in the comments below. I'm going to try replace the insert with something less plush to see if that helps but they haven't been the best so far :(

I normally run neutral but went the Kayano 30 for a bit more ankle support on longer runs and so far so good! It is a brick and not great for speed work under 4 minute pace, but at that zone 2 / tempo pace it’s great. And zero ankle pain 👌

I haven't tried them yet but they seem too soft. Like a recovery shoe

Note I use this shoe very cross country 2024. All I can say is that it's very good but. Every time I use them it’s always raining.😂

Could you clarify… 100,000 km or 1,000km training in these shoes?

Can we use running shoes as Asics gel kayano 30 for walking long distances?