The ASICS® GEL-Kayano® XII running shoe delivers the ultimate blend of cushioning and support. Biomorphic Fit™ upper offers enhanced upper fit and comfort while decreasing the potential for irritation. Solyte midsole material is lighter than standard EVA and SpEVA® combined with improved cushioning and durability. Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.®) uses linked componentry to encourage optimal gait while allowing for natural foot movement from heel strike to toe off. DuoMax® support system helps ensure that the shoe maintains proper support for the foot during the critical transition from heel strike to toe off. Space Trusstic® System creates a pocket between the Trusstic® System device and the midsole, allowing for greater midsole deformation and more efficient foot function. GEL® Cushioning System provides maximum rearfoot and forefoot shock attenuation. Wt. 12.6 oz.
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Customer Rating: Summary: Simply the best Comment: Asics are better than all other running shoes. Goes perfect to me. I`m 5,3 tall and 220 weight. I have no pain at all at my knees, toes, legs. Customer Rating: Summary: Ran my first marathon with these Comment: I just started running about 6 weeks ago for my first marathon. I had different brands of shoes for training, and on the long runs (over 10 miles) i had a few problems, including blisters, and sore heals. I ordered these shoes and only had one week to train with them. I ran 10 miles and my feet felt fine so i chose these shoes to run my first marathon in. It might have been the hardest thing i can remember doing, I definitely needed more training, but 1 thing was for sure - these shoes held up wonderfully and saved my feet. Customer Rating: Summary: kel gayano prior tp version 14 Comment: Like others I have found the family of Kel Gayano running shoes superb - offfering comfort, stabilty and control in a way that other shoes have not. I've had them from version X to version XIII for the last 3 years. Previously I was having knee problems (what runner hasn't) and metatarsal problems , controlled somewhat by orthotics. Until Kel Gayano howvever i had to limit my runs to less than an horu, infrequently. Now I easily pack in 2 hour runs 4 times a week or more.
I tried the new X!V models on in a retail store and took an immediate dislike to them - something about the heel unit seemed to create pressure points for me around my ankle. Possibly i might adjust, but it was so unlike the instant comfort feeling I am used to with previous Ascis versions I decided not to risk $130_. I had read some other reviewers comments on the new IV beforehand and found a similar attitude with some who like me had found Asics kel gayano a solution to serious running problems (others rave about the new version as well, but it is the mixture that makes me realize there is a lottery here, one i'd rather not play). So i'm sticking with the earleir versions, stocking up, until maybe next year wen Asics brings out a new model correcting the issues in the heel of XIV Customer Rating: Summary: ASICS XII Comment: Best running shoe out there. No matter what type of runner you are. Buy online and $ave. These shoes are worth it, they will out last midrange shoes. No other shoe has the fit and support. Customer Rating: Summary: Pretty good Comment: Reading the amazon reviews on this shoe is more convincing than an infomercial. It's 14 ratings, all 5 stars at the time of writing. I usually go for the highest rated stuff on amazon. Well, I wasn't blown away, but I'm not unsatisfied. The shoe is light weight and very comfortable and there's nothing really to complain about. It could use a little water proofing because a single drop of water can easily permeate the top of the shoe and immediately be felt, but I guess that would be a byproduct of a good ventilation design. However, these things are designed for running and nothings worse than instantaneous wet socks while jogging through the neighborhood and accidentally grazing small puddles. The back heel on the inside of the shoe is slightly elevated, which I felt awkward at first because I've never had a shoe like this. It felt pretty comfortable while running though.
