The Kayano keeps churning away as ASICS' top end supportive running shoe. As you would expect it is all about comfort but this is not a cumbersome running shoe. The cushioning is effective, as is the support and the upper fits very well too. Overall the shoe performs very well but that clearly comes at a cost. That is fine if you want the level of protection offered but many will behappy with a slightly less expensive shoe that still does the job.

Road Race Suitability

	Elite	Performance	Protection
5K
10K
10M
Half Marathon
Marathon

Spacemaster UV Mesh
Japanese Synthetic Leather
Asymmetrical Lacing Design
Biomorphic fit
Personal Heel Fit
3M Reflective
Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.)
Solyte Midsole
DuoMax
Visible Rearfoot Gel
Visible forefoot Gel
Gender Specific Space Trusstic
AHAR+ heel
DuraSponge Rubber Forefoot
Solyte 55 Lasted
Removable Two Layer ComforDry Sockliner
Gender Specific Midfoot Design
WEIGHT: 370