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Asics Gel Kayano 17 Review

This is Asics high end stability running shoe for those with moderate to severe pronation. Great arch support and relief for shin splints. And it is one of their most popular shoes. This version, the Asics Gel Kayano 17, is more improved than ever.

Some had complained the asymmetrical lacing on the Asics Gel Kayano 16 was not moving with the foot and therefore causing some runners a problem with toes, upper foot etc. We had encouraged anyone with this issue to go back to Asics Gel Kayano 15. The lace eye stay construction now moves more effectively with the foot.

Gender specific upgrades for Asics Gel Kayano 17

There are some gender specific components such as the pillow top feeling on the inside for women as well as the +3mm heel height to relieve load on the achilles tendon acknowleding that the Achilles of males and females are different.

New and improved features of the Asics Gel Kayano 17

The guidance line, the part along the bottom of the shoe, is now extended from heel to toe-- designed to guide the foot more efficiently from heel to toe. It has also gone on a diet and lost a half ounce. It was already a lightweight and now it will glide even better. Upper overlays made from recycled materials for ecology.

  • Full length guidance line
  • Plush forefoot which feels more cushioned
  • Movement with the laces (complaint with Gel Kayano 16)
  • Plushness on the collar of the shoe
  • New improved orthotic like sock liner which is 5.5mm layer of foam. Features enhanced bounce back compared to Asics 16.
  • Lightest version of the kayano to date-- 12 ounces for the men's shoe

Love how light the Asics Gel Kayano 17 shoes are! But beware. More mesh so rain gets in there.


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Editor review

Asics Gel Kayano 17 Review 2010-10-18 17:08:15 Anne Moss Rogers
Overall rating 
 
4.6
Durability 
 
4.0
Comfort 
 
4.0
Cushioning 
 
5.0
Arch Support 
 
5.0
Stability 
 
5.0
Reviewed by Anne Moss Rogers    October 18, 2010 View all my reviews

Love the stays on the Asics Gel Kayano 17

I especially love the gender-specific details for the women's shoe which provides the extra cushion and alleviates pressure on the Achilles. The stays on the asymmetrical lacing are a big improvement. We had heard complaints here at sportmedinfo.net that this was causing issues with long distances and blistering.

We don't find any shoe that is better with correcting pronation than this stability gold standard.

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Overall rating 
 
4.7
Durability 
 
4.5  (4)
Comfort 
 
5.0  (4)
Cushioning 
 
4.5  (4)
Arch Support 
 
4.5  (4)
Stability 
 
4.8  (4)
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Asics Gel Kayano 17 Review 2011-05-17 16:01:44 erik
Overall rating 
 
5.0
Durability 
 
5.0
Comfort 
 
5.0
Cushioning 
 
5.0
Arch Support 
 
5.0
Stability 
 
5.0
Reviewed by erik    May 17, 2011

Have always worn these

These are my very favorite running shoes. When I get something else, I end up injured. Or knees hurt or shins hurt. I started wearing them when they had no numbers after them and there was only one version in there I didn't care for. Great for long distances and they last. Stability shoes are a necesity as I'm a pronator.

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Asics Gel Kayano 17 Review 2011-10-02 21:48:13 rachel
Overall rating 
 
4.6
Durability 
 
4.0
Comfort 
 
5.0
Cushioning 
 
4.0
Arch Support 
 
5.0
Stability 
 
5.0
Reviewed by rachel    October 02, 2011

Stability shoes work

I was using neutral shoes. The guy at the running store told me based on my gait and what I was telling him I needed a stability shoe. He was right. Since I got these and a stability shoe in general, my knee does not hurt any more. So I really don't know if it is these shoes that saved my pain or just stability shoes in general but I'm givine these credit along with Al Jamison owner of 3sport shoe store. These feel a lot more comfortable than my other shoes

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Asics Gel Kayano 17 Review 2010-12-30 02:25:15 Danny
Overall rating 
 
4.6
Durability 
 
4.0
Comfort 
 
5.0
Cushioning 
 
4.0
Arch Support 
 
5.0
Stability 
 
5.0
Reviewed by Danny    December 30, 2010

Gel Kayano 17 is super light

I love these shoes. Except in the rain. The mesh on top is what keeps them nice and light but in the rain my feet get wet so I use different shoes. But since I got these I have fewer knee problems.

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Asics Gel Kayano 17 Review 2011-04-17 07:25:37 Steven
Overall rating 
 
4.4
Durability 
 
5.0
Comfort 
 
5.0
Cushioning 
 
5.0
Arch Support 
 
3.0
Stability 
 
4.0
Reviewed by Steven    April 17, 2011

Much improved over the 16

I had problems with the Kayano 16 blistering my medial heel. These are significantly improved in that regard, but are still prone to causing hot spots in the same area over longer distances. Otherwise, I cannot fault this shoe. Cushioning is lush, with the forefoot in particular much improved. The fit is great - the asymetric lacing is less radical which IMO results in a more natural feel and better fit. Heel-toe drop is lower in the 17, resulting in a better transition.

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