Asics Gel Kayano 29 vs 28 Comparison Shoe Review | Sportitude Running
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
- Josh from Sportitude Running talks all things Asics Gel Kayano 29, delving into into the upper, outsole and midsole, where it sits in your shoe rotation and who the shoe is for, comparing it to the Asics Gel Kayano 28.
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0:00 - Introduction
1:48 - Outsole
3:47 - Upper
5:54 - Midsole
9:07 - Weight, Stack & Drop
11:44 - Wrap Up
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New Studio set-up is awesome! like the Shoes and once again, this chanelling is so underated🤑
The problem is that the 28 looks a lot better. We all need to recognize. We’re running faster with more stylish shoes
This is it, this is what truly matters... we look good we play good.
I just got the Kayano 28.
12s/km improvement on my 15km run.
Overall 3min decrease in time.
No knee pain after the run and the next day.
Highly recommend the shoe for new runners, being one myself.
HI Josh, great video as always…would be great to see a similar video on the Brooks Glycerin GTS 20 vs 19…there are pretty much the two shoes I’m deciding between for my next purchase. Have the G19 and the K28…looks like the update on the K29 might the bigger update but would be keen to see your take
on it.
This guy should be an auctioneer! That’s some fast shoe talk.
Thanks for the review! This change is making me nervous. When certain other companies made a similar type of change to their flagship stability shoes they became lighter bricks. Light isn't always better and we relied on the Kayano to be a consistent high performer, albeit we're not racing marathons in it anymore. I'll replace my 27's with 28's until I see how other high mileage #bigbonedflatfootedrunner 's feel about it.
I had the 28's for the past 14 months. I recently just ordered the new 29's assuming they were the same shoe, just better. They made some changes I did not like at all. I need more of the medial support on my right while my left is pretty normal. The addition of more of the FF Blast + on the insole made me feel like, on my left foot especially, that I couldnt push through my big toe at all when going through my gait. It also did not like them taking away that middle piece, I think it took away some of the stability of the shoe. Overall I do not like the changes they;ve made and hope they return to the 28 style for the 30
@@smv0927 and Paul, Thanks for watching and for the comments. Stay tunned for Kayano 30 review. I have ran in them and recently conducted a couple of reviews. One on my initial thoughts and the second review on the Kayano 30s 100 kms in..... BIG BIG change coming.... I do trust Asics are doing the right thing.... My biggest concern is there will be traditional Kayano's customers potentially fall out of the love with the shoe. I personally really like the way the new Kayano 30s run... But there is going to be those who don't. Thats the trade off with change. Happy Running.
I saw them at the store and was surprised that they just had a foam sole without any added structure for stability. Although on closer inspection the 28 is mostly foam and the plastic seems like a decoration and they worked great for me. The 27 had lots of stiff plastic integrated into it. Maybe I'll try the 29.
These new Kayanos are essentially beefed up version of GT 2000 10s.
Any words on the strength of the upper mesh (right above the fingers) ? 2 years ago I bought kayano 26 and after only a few days there was a hole in that upper mesh area which started to increase over time. The shoe was excellent in all other aspects but this hole looked ugly and bothered me a lot. I now need to buy new ones and I will ditch Asics if they do not build strong upper mesh.
I have been using Kayano 28 in size 44 and they fit perfect. Which size should I order of kayano 29? are they as wide in the toebox? gt 2000 11 was too tight for me
Where have you been Josh? Love the channel, miss your reviews. Glad to finally see the 29 reviewed by you. Having come from the Gel Kayano 27 & 28, is there a noticeable change in feel with the rocker in the toe from the previous versions?
Hi Joseph,
Its been a busy year to say the least. But I am glad to back doing what I love. To answer for your question... Yes there is. I think the team at Asics have absolutely nailed the forefoot design of the Kayano 29. Removing the twist GEL gave them more flexibility as a design and engineering team to focus on the exit through more propulsive (rocker) design. I really like the feel of this shoe on release. Nothing has really changed on entry for me. It feels like a Kayano, but the whole transition is smoother now with the improved forefoot midsole componentry.
Hope you are well.
Happy Running,
Josh
Hi are Kayano 29 good for flat feeted?
Is the toe space similar compare to kayano28?
Thanks for the review.
I've just bought the Kayano 28 and like the feel of them, but read some reviews on Asics site complaining about heel counter foam collapsing after a few months -- were there any issues with this in your experience? Trying to figure out how worried I should be :)
Hi, I have a pair of Kayano 28s, and can confirm the heel counter foam collapse happened to mine.
Been thinking to upgrade to either the nimbus 24 or Kayano 29s.
@@Resolute.j
Damn, can you explain in detail what actually happens to the foam? Is it becoming detached from glue? Is it tearing? Is it still usable after it collapses? etc.
@@Animal_lives_matter Well to keep it simple, there is a noticeable sag on the foam in terms of looking at it and when wearing the shoe. It is still usable yes, but in my experience, I can feel my heel slip out more often nowadays when doing long walks or just for everyday work use.
I wear my ky 28’s regularly without any heel issues. They are extremely comfortable especially after they got broken in. Only complain is the upper. Yes the upper is soft and plush but it gets hot in this central cali heat.
@@iosifkovalenko8364
Thanks.
Can you do a review on the Asics excite 9?
Maybe I'm in a minority here, but i would rather sacrifice the heel gel and keep the gel at the first metatarsal because I'm a forefoot style runner that need a stability shoes. I hope that Asics made a shoes that focus for this type of runner.
You can just buy the 28’s
Nice video . I've Got flat feet , would you recommend 28 (which is on discount atm) or go for 29 ?
For me I Always opt for comfort and performance when offering shoes to clients and customers. In the case between 28 and 29, the outcome would be more around what have you used previously (doesn’t matter if other brands) - your likes and dislikes with that running shoe, then guide you in the right direction. At times the cheaper (off price) shoe is best. Performance and engineering meets the needs of the runner so it can be a win win. Side by side, if priced exactly the same I’d be running the 29. Lighter (not that this is the be all and end all) but the execution of the midsole is on point. Cushioned & smoother.
Example of when I liked the old model. I preferred the 24 over the 25.
Hope this helps.
Josh
I have both 28 and 29. 29 is really better compared to 28 in terms of cushion and engineering that Josh explained. That being said, I bought two more pairs of 28s today because I found them in 1/3 price of 29s.
I have foot pain possibly a plantar fasciitis, would u recommend a K-29? The pain is more obvious after a long run
It can your feet not the shoes that is telling you to slow down. Foot pain can be a number of things not just your shoes.
Looks promising, I think saucony have raised the stability game with the tempus though and think ASICS need a lighter weight stability shoe to match it! Maybe the kayano lite 3?
Hey Scott,
100%.... The Tempus is a nice shoe. However I feel the Tempus competes more for market share with the Kayano Lite 3. There needs to be an end point with weight reduction on supportive shoes. I feel there can't bee too much more brands can sacrifice in weight and keep shoes supportive and semi durable at the same time.
There are still runners getting 1,000 kms from their mileage shoes, but the vast majority are turning them over quicker. Comfort and performance over durability its seems the messaging is.
Thanks for watching.
Have you ran the Tempus? Thoughts?
Josh
@@SportitudeAus Yes good point, wasnt very impressed by the look of the kayano lite 2 but hopefully the 3 with ffblast plus might be a contender!
Running in the tempus as my daily trainer atm and love it, not so much for the light weight but the energy return from the core of pb+ foam (durability may be an issue long term but so far so good). Kayano 29 looks like it would be a decent everyday trainer but considering the tempus covers my stability needs I imagine the kayano may be overkill.
I am keen to try out the glideride 3 when that releases because if it is "stable neutral" it might be another good option for the mild-pronators out there..
Overall though cant beat asics for comfort and it does look super comfy! (GT 2000s are my walking shoes XD)
I have some tempus. Its a wonderful support shoe, and so light!
@@Maddoggtannanify awesome. What was your previous shoe? Have you been a Saucony fan for a while?
I wear the kayano 28 at work but towards the end of the day around 7-8 hours in my feet (flat feet by the way) begin getting quite sore. Would you recommend upgrading to the 29 for more long lasting comfort?
You need shoe insoles. That's the better investment. I'm in the Army with flat feet, I wear insoles in all of my shoes/boots. 😊😊
@@katyrebel18 What insole do you use ?
@@katyrebel18 please can you tell the insoles name
Why do these remind me so much of the GT 2000 10? And also the Kayano Lite 2. I'm really failing to see the difference between the Kayano, the Kayano Lite and the GT 2000 now. Except for the flyte foam when it comes to the GT 2000. And the use of recycled materials for the Kayano Lite? Really keen to hear what the run is like in these 3 variants. Too many, in my opinion... Just my $0.20
GT2000 is a much lower stack height and I found to be quite a firm ride, from my understanding kayano should be a fair bit softer and heavier. I've never run in the lights but I think the 2s were also firm so similar to GT2000 but with slightly more stack height, 3s get released the end of this year and hopefully with new ffblast foam which should be a bouncier ride.
I wear gel kayano since kayano 18 and this K29 not as good as before. Less cushioning and stability compared to its previous batch.the design getting lousy, what happened to asics designer?
I have K.28 size 42.5 is fit very well. But I wore K.29 in the same size, it is loose. So I have to ware K.29 at size 42 that the toe box it is too narrow.
Thanks for your comment, I decided to buy a discounted K28 instead of the new ones.
How suitable is the Gel Kayano for a mid foot striker?
Hi Eve,
I've been testing Kayano series since the 12, and I can comfortable say over the journey this is the most runnable for midfoot strikers. I am a midfoot striker, and while over the years they have been OK and good to great in some seasons, this years 29, hits the spot for me! On the record.... I prefer to run in the Kayano Lite. A little broader platform, lighter underfoot and the support execution I prefer. Not taking anything away from the Kayano 29, as it is fabulous.
Happy Running, Josh.
I’ve been using the Kayano since 2018 and I’ve bought a new pair every year. I’m wondering whether to buy the Kayano 29 or find a different pair/brand. I have flat feet and I’m running the London Marathon this October.
Hi Patrick...How was your Marathon run yesterday ?
@@datt8265 It was great thanks! I absolutely loved it and will do it again
@@rPatrick08 Glad to hear about your Marathon success. I got Kayano 29 too. Rather than me making the shoes run, the shoes are making me run.
hii patrick...I've flat foot, is it good to buy kayano 29?
Do you know whether Asics be producing a Kayano Lite III or Kayano 29 Lite Show?
Hi James,
The Kayano Lite 3 is due very soon and is showing as "Coming Soon" on Asics Australia website.
We have been lucky enough to receive a sample pair of these and will look at releasing a shoe review after Josh has been able to run in them and finalise his thoughts on them, so stay tuned!
Happy Running
@@SportitudeAus Thanks so much for the reply!!!
Are the Kayano 29's going to be better then the Kayano 28? I loved Kayano 27 but when i brought a pair of the 28 i was really disappointed. I got blisters on my heels and my toes/feet would go numb when I wore the Kayano 28! I have been a fan of Kayano for a long time now..and I am thinking about going to a different brand.
With your heel blisters on the 28, was it on the back of the heel or the side? Up high or down low?
I'm asking as I did 3 runs in my new 28's and had no issues, but then after the 4th run I took the shoes off, changed into different socks, walked around the shopping center for a bit and then started to get a blister on my left heel side wall down low where the sock liner meets the sole. It's since recovered and I seem to be able to manage it by using the runners heel lock lacing, making sure to use the top eyelet and really tighten it down to the point of being uncomfortable for the first few minutes of running. But I'm still concerned as the heel does feel a bit unusually firm and tight on the 28. US 12 / 4E.
Why do I feel the heel support is going off in the versions above Kayano 27 ??
Harish,
Thanks for watching and putting up your comments.
Brands are getting a little more creative with how they are executing the support. If we look at the Dynamic Duomax from the K-27 and compare side by side to the K-29, then yes you are right. Softer density, covering less of the medial side. However Asics altering the stack, compression of the midsole on entry in conjunction with the outsole configuration the K-29 runs very similar in overall performance to K-27. If we are looking at pronation support as the key objective.
I feel brands are addressing what is classified as support for overpronators. Years gone by, its was about reducing the total range of movement, hence the heavy bulky support stacked on the medial side. But now its seems brands are more focused on controlling the speed of pronation. This is measured through degrees per second, how quickly the foot goes from its entry to max pronation point. If the total degrees increases by 3-5 degrees, but the velocity decreases by 150+ degrees per second, then its seems brands are measuring the velocity more so as the key performance improver.
Brands are competing with themselves before they compete with other brands. Looking at ways to improve their shoes from one season to the next. Do they always get it right.... No. Best example of this was the Asics Gel Nimbus 21.... This shoe was OK, but majority of runners did not like the shoes overall performance. Asics hurried up production on 22 to redeem themselves. But in the case of looking at the Kayano 29, we need to know what the brand is trying to achieve. They want Asics Kayano wearers in their shoes and meet the expectation of their customers, but at the same time brining new runners to their brand.
Its an interesting state of play at the moment. Shoe performance is so widely discussed and debated. I am sure there will be some Kayano runners who dont like the new one, but at the same time I feel there will be more that do.
Happy Running,
Josh
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Can you please between ASICS GEL KAYANO 29 or Brooks glysrine gts 20 or Brooks adrenaline gts 22 I have flat foot and narrow fit is not for I want a wide shoe my daily workout is like 7 kms of brisk walking and 10 kms of running please help me
Hi did you purchase any among the above three?
@@ankitmehrotra6407 yes ASICS gel kayano 28 and Brooks Glysrine 20
@@sandeepkapoor2668 which one you found better for flat feet I am also confused between kayano 29 and adrenaline gts 22
@@ankitmehrotra6407 well I purchased ASICS gel kayano 28 and Brooks Glysrine Gts 20 but I like Brooks Glysrine Gts 20
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Which do you recommend hoka arahi 6 or kayano 29
Yeah I want 2 know 2
I dont know what they did with 29. I still run with 27, recently purches 29 and had to sell them. both same size and 29 are too small for me, got blisters, burning foot, pain under fingers...maybe you can explain this?
Hi Tvrle, Thanks for watching and sending through your thoughts on K-29. Considering you had a great run with K-27 and the issues you have encountered. My thoughts are the shoe width/volume did change slightly with the knitted upper in the K-29, Asics brought the volume in which potentially has caused you some discomfort. On top of that the other significant difference is the softness. Your K-29 has a softer foam under foot, thus it could have potentially increased your ground contact time, through sinking into the midsole more.... which in turn can increase friction, which potentially caused the burning and blisters. It can be very frustrating when you have a great experience with one shoe and then transition into the next iteration or version and the outcome is polar opposite. My suggestion would be trial the following two shoes. Brooks Glycerin GTS 21 or New Balance 860v13 (not the version 12). I hope you can get yourself a comfortable shoe so you can enjoy the freedom of movement through walking and running!!
@@SportitudeAus Thanx for the answer, I am already looking into the Brooks but sad thing is that non of the other shoes give me feeling like Asics but....i gues I have to let them go.
@@SportitudeAus I noticed one more thing. If you look at the back of the shoe you can see how the kayano 29 leaning forward (comparing to 27) and pushinng whole foot front, this is probably the reason why are the same number does not fit me. I think that causes me pain in fingers.
Ive worn every model and the 28 is the most uncomfortable model ever, it gives me very sore legs. In the past I’ve always known the product I’d receive, I have reluctance to purchase this shoe again after they have been so great for years!
Similar experience. The 28's are awful, they caused me to have issues through the talus joint.
Mines too, they are making my plantar fascitis worse. They are too tight in the mid-foot and toe area. I got them as a birthday gift so I couldnt return them.
Losing the gel in the forefoot made al the difference for me. Once again another shoe company following the Hoka lead!
Is this shoe any good for people with normal and high arches?
I doubt that, In gernal Kayano is good for nornal and flat feet
Is there any valid reason why a long-established small store owner sell a woman, a man's Kayano 29? Is there any real difference? Referred to store by my well-respected foot orthopod. I didn't realize it was a man's shoe till I got home. I even told the owner, a few times, how "unfeminine" the shoe looks.
is he trying to catch up a train right after his video?
removing things and charging the same, tough sell for a flagship lmao might as well buy a gt1000