The Asics Gel Kayano 29 Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models of 2026

The ASICS Gel Kayano 29 is a stability shoe designed for long-distance road runners. With a notable **12 mm drop**, this shoe is ideal for heel strikers seeking enhanced support and comfort during their runs.

The advanced midsole technology, featuring a verified firmness of **31.5 HA foam**, contributes to a stable platform that absorbs impact effectively. The robust outsole ensures durability, allowing runners to clock up the miles with confidence.


Pros

  • Stable but not harsh
  • Works for all footstrikes
  • Supportive fit
  • Glides you forward
  • Lighter than it seems
  • Long-lasting

Cons

  • Lacks breathability
  • Expensive
  • Not energetic

Key Features

  • Engineered knit upper for enhanced breathability
  • Reflective details to improve visibility during low-light conditions
  • Lace-up front closure ensures a secure and adjustable fit
  • 3D SPACE CONSTRUCTION™ for improved compression at footstrike
  • FF BLAST™ cushioning for superior stability and responsiveness

Specifications

  • Fabric type: 100% Synthetic
  • Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
  • Sole material: Rubber
  • Outer material: Synthetic

Asics Gel Kayano 29 Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models – Price, Ratings, Reviews & Sales Insights

ASICS Gel Kayano 29 Adidas Supernova Solution ASICS Gel Kayano 32 Saucony Tempus
Price $160 $140 $165 $160
Pace Daily running Daily running Daily running Daily running
Arch support Stability Stability Stability Stability
Weight lab Weight brand 10.7 oz / 303g 9.8 oz / 279g 10.4 oz / 295g 9.4 oz / 266g
Drop lab Drop brand 8.6 mm 10.0 mm 9.3 mm 8.5 mm
Strike pattern Heel Heel Heel Heel
Size Slightly small True to size True to size Slightly small
Midsole softness Balanced Balanced Balanced Soft
Difference in midsole softness in cold Normal Small Small Small
Toebox durability - Decent Good -
Heel padding durability - Bad Good -
Outsole durability - Decent Good -
Breathability Moderate Moderate Moderate Breathable
Width / fit Narrow Medium Medium Narrow
Toebox width - Wide Medium -
Stiffness Moderate Flexible Moderate Moderate
Torsional rigidity Moderate Moderate Stiff Moderate
Heel counter stiffness Stiff Stiff Stiff Stiff
Rocker
Heel lab Heel brand 33.1 mm 33.1 mm 39.9 mm 33.9 mm
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand 24.5 mm 23.1 mm 30.6 mm 25.4 mm
Widths available Narrow Normal Normal Normal
Orthotic friendly
Season All seasons All seasons All seasons Summer
Removable insole
Ranking Top 31% Top 30% Bottom 23% Top 23%
Popularity Top 31% Bottom 29% Top 6% Top 34%