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Asics Gel Kayano

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Plodder K

A magnificent shoe. I have tried various others but always return to Gel Kayano Continue reading...

Spitz (in the face of adversity)

Excellent - managed to get them cheaper than RRP and they've been worth every penny. Definately have them again (and I've tried quite a few models). Continue reading...

Emma R

A great trainer - have never run in Asics before, so am delighted to find a shoe that suits so well. Great stability, light and comfortable Continue reading...

A slug would be faster

I'm binning them and going back to Brooks.
It just proves that shoes are very individual and just because the reviews say they are good - doesn't mean they are right for me.
Also even trying on in a shop (whi Continue reading...

Barkles

I hvae tried others, but having just bought a pair of lasy year's shoes at a cracking price, me feet have come home! I love em... was worth saving up for. Continue reading...

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J B 25

Ok ive recently been told by my pyshio that i have a straight spine which means impact sports such as running will flare up the base of my back. I was also told good footwear would help prevent this a little. I over pronate and im definately a heavy runner, im currently running on nike pegasus which is killing my back and shins so i guess im not helping myself. Im just wonderin if the Asics Gel Kayano XI are for me and if they will help enough for the money they cost?

Posted: 27/07/2005 at 12:58

Chris Humphreys

How heavy are you?

I have gone back to Reebok Road Lite from Saucony Hurricane 6 (I'm 15 stone and dropping fast) and feel much less impact problems now than when I had full cushioning.

Have a look at the Asics foot adviser, it's very good. I love Kayano's but they are not for every foot.

Posted: 27/07/2005 at 14:07

J B 25

im 12 stone, but run very heavy, i.e footprints in the tarmac!

Posted: 27/07/2005 at 14:18

Glo.........

I wear Kayanos, and have for several years. I've tried several other brands, including Brooks and Saucony, but I'm back to Asics again....I really like the Kayanos. I'm tall, but below the weight recommended for Kayanos. I do over pronate, and the Kayanos seem to help with the shin pain etc. I also have learned that keeping your feet as close to the ground ...without tripping on cracks etc ;o) ... helps minimize shin pain too.

You should go to a good running shop and have them analyse your feet, and running style. A good shop will allow you to exchange trainers if they don't work out...within a reasonable time of course. Also, RW has a shoe guide, and it usually lists trainers according to the type of runner you are...

Posted: 27/07/2005 at 15:55

Chris Humphreys

I'd echo what Glo said.

Get a shop to fit them for you, always works out best.

That said I've been advised to have Grid Stabil, Kayano and 2100's by one shop. It wasn't until I researched matters that I realised that their diagnosis might have been a little off.

Posted: 27/07/2005 at 16:08

J B 25

I tried the asics shoe advisor, comes up with nothing unless i change my personal detailsto averge arches but i have high arches. There are no running shops close to me so any more suggestions? :S

Posted: 27/07/2005 at 19:52

Bobbis

to echo previous posts, not for everyone

but a darned fine shoe !

Posted: 27/07/2005 at 20:04

Bobbis

though not a motion control shoe, which is what you sound like you need,

check out any of the recent RW shoe buyers guides, they list good shoes for over pronators

good luck !

Posted: 27/07/2005 at 20:06

heavyish bloke here, slight overpronator and worn nothing but Kayanos for years and am a happy bunny. For me, V11's, X's and X1's have been the best.

Posted: 27/07/2005 at 22:00

J B 25

I meant to say i suppinate, with high arches. Thats where the troubles coming from. I cant have motion control cos of my arches but neutral cushioned shoes like my pegagsus are still giving me shin splints and playin hell with my back :S

Posted: 27/07/2005 at 22:54

Edward Hawkins

Yes Yes and Yes!!!!

buy and use they're brill, oh and buy them from

www.startfitness.co.uk or

http://www.startfitness.co.uk/acatalog/MensAsicsFootwearStructured.html

as they are £85 which is far cheaper than anywhere else and they're a great store simply top banana, trust me i dont work there!

I always find find my milage goes way up when i wear the kayanos compared to any other trainer they are tops!

buy them buy them buy them! god i think i've been drinking too much coke! ;-)

Posted: 28/07/2005 at 01:08

Edward Hawkins

sorry i weigh 14 stone and pronate slightly and only wear the kayanos apart from when i race.

i've calmed down a bit now i thnk i'm going to go to bed! :-D

Posted: 28/07/2005 at 01:11

HTA CODRC.CO.UK

ot being as hypo as our friend Ed Hawkins, I can agree with what he has said.

They are great shoes for how you describe yourself, and Start Fitness are the dogs dangly bits !!

Posted: 28/07/2005 at 09:24

J B-marinecore

Would the impact guidance system not cause me probs as i have high arches and supinate? Doesn't that mean im meant to wear neutral shoes?

Posted: 28/07/2005 at 11:22

Red Haired Girl

Check wiggle first for price, they are half price at the moment.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/Default.aspx?ReferID=RWforumpod&cat=run

Posted: 28/07/2005 at 12:11

Glo.........

JB25..if you have a high arch, the Kayanos might not be for you. They are for moderate to low arch runners. Best bet...go to a good running shop, after you read some shoe reviews. Get a bit of knowledge on what you think might work for you, then try them out at a shop.

Posted: 28/07/2005 at 17:42

Oh dear RHG that's bad news - I've got 4 pairs on the go at the moment and I don't need any more. I don't need any more. I don't need any more. I don't need any more.

Posted: 28/07/2005 at 18:08

J B-marinecore

After some research i think im gunna go for some Asics Gel Nimbus VII, as there for high arches but still have cushioning :) anyone had any exeperience with these?

Posted: 28/07/2005 at 18:53

Little M.iss Happy

I love my Kayanos but from what you've said JB wouldn't you be better off witha visit to a podiatrist first? Correct/cushion and then the choice of shoe would be yours.....

Posted: 01/08/2005 at 09:22

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