Asics Men's Gel-Kayano 31 Running Shoes

(4.4)

906 Reviews

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Specifications

Origin: Imported
Sole Material: Rubber
Outer Material: Polyester
Inner Material: Polyester

The ASICS Men's GEL-Kayano 31 Running Shoes are designed for serious runners seeking a blend of performance and comfort during their distance training. Featuring the innovative 4D GUIDANCE SYSTEM, these sneakers provide adaptive stability, ensuring your stride remains balanced as you tackle various terrains. The shoes also incorporate advanced materials like a polyester lining and engineered mesh upper to enhance breathability, making them suitable for extended wear.

Moreover, the Rearfoot PureGEL technology delivers lightweight cushioning and ensures softer landings with each step. With a midsole that integrates FF BLAST PLUS ECO cushioning, made from approximately 20% bio-based content, you can expect cloud-like comfort on your runs. The addition of an OrthoLite X-55 sockliner further enhances overall comfort, ensuring that your feet feel great even after miles of running.

Features

Engineered Mesh Upper: Improves breathability for enhanced comfort during long runs.
Knit Heel Pull Tab: Facilitates easy on and off, making it convenient for quick changes.
4D GUIDANCE SYSTEM: Provides adaptive stability for a more balanced stride, especially useful in varied conditions.
Rearfoot PureGEL Technology: Offers lightweight cushioning and contributes to softer landings.
FF BLAST PLUS ECO Cushioning: Enhances comfort with a sustainable design that includes about 20% bio-based content.
OrthoLite X-55 Sockliner: Adds an extra layer of comfort and support for your feet.

Pros

Excellent breathability due to the engineered mesh upper.
Adaptive stability enhances your running experience.
Lightweight cushioning minimizes impact on your joints.
Sustainable design with eco-friendly materials.
High user satisfaction with an average rating of 4.4 from over 900 reviews.

Cons

May be pricier compared to other running shoes in the market.
Size may run small for some users, requiring careful fitting.

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What Customers Say

Jason Kauffman

December 27, 2025

5 / 5

Comfortable

Best shoe hands down, fits true to size, amazing quality and durable, price is insane in my opinion but if you want comfort and quality you gotta pay the price for it!

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Dairo

January 03, 2026

5 / 5

Great shoes!

Superb fit and finish. Great for runs or walks, very comfortable. Highly recommend.

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August 21, 2024

5 / 5

most comfortable shoes I ever tried with only minor improvement wishes

The good:These are easily the most comfortable shoes I ever tried. Plenty of cushion from the back all the way to the front of the foot. When barefoot, my feet are relatively flat and I tend to pronate. So, these shoes are great for the stability and resistance against overpronation, is very noticeable, unlike other brands I tried in the past.The not-so-good:The tongues are relatively thin, which make them prone to folding if caution isn't taken when putting these shoes on. This is easily remedied by just taking an extra moment to drag and smooth the tongues in a better position when putting the shoes on. But, it'd just be nice if the tongues had slightly more shape retention through better padding seen in other brands. Overall, this is minor, but an unnecessary matter in the first place.The outer soles squeak, squeak, and squeeeeak. To be fair, this is only present on very smooth surfaces like tile. These shoes are, probably, mostly designed for running on tracks, streets, forest trails, grass, etc. where this wouldn't even come up. However, if you ever want to wear these while working in a hospital or office setting, prepare for squeak city. This is also an unnecessary matter since there are plenty of processes that add microscopic dimples, ridges, grooves, etc. to outer soles during the manufacturing process to avoid this in the first place like other brands do.In all fairness, neither of these points count against what the shoes are designed for, so I wouldn't count them against the score in the this review. It's just extra insight for the curious would-be buyer and hopeful insight for the company to constructively grow if they ever somehow see this review.Bottom line:These shoes are well worth the purchase and I am glad to have them.

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Michael

June 24, 2025

4 / 5

Comfy and supportive daily trainer

Overall, I think this shoe is a great blend of stability and comfort. I got this shoe to use in rotation with my Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 and I’ve come to much prefer the Kayano 31.Based on my foot anatomy, I don’t NEED to use a stability shoe but I do like how the Kayano 31 keeps my foot feeling stable and secure while walking or running. One of my favorite supportive components is the somewhat tall and structured heel/ankle area. I also appreciate the 4D Guidance system as it helps me feel generally more confident in my foot strike. The padded tongue also stood out to me as a nice feature. I have a higher instep and regularly get pressure points at the top of my foot from my laces and this little bit of extra padded helps alleviate that discomfort.The only issue I have with the Kayano 31 is around the toe box. I’m not sure if it’s the toe box construction or the style of upper but I regularly end up with a hot spot on my little toe when I do longer runs. I wear and extra wide and still experience this. It’s almost like the toe box begins to taper just a little too soon. There’s also a distinct feel in the forefoot where the midsole foam stops. It leaves my forefoot feeling rather flat compared to in the foam extended just slightly into the forefoot area.Overall, I think this is a really comfortable, supportive, and great looking shoe. Outside of the issue with the toe box, this is a shoe I would be happy purchasing again.

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kevin

December 17, 2025

5 / 5

Great shoes

Love these shoes. Fits perfect to size. Comfortable too. I like the look. Plan on buying them again. Wish they were cheaper tho.

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KEGOCO

December 04, 2025

5 / 5

Super comfortable and great value, nice looking as well

Husband purchased these! He says they’re the most comfortable running shoes he’s ever worn! He gives them five out of five stars. True to size durable pretty if you like bright colors and good value.

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hokkoda

January 25, 2025

5 / 5

A great training shoe

My old friend, the gel kayano! I tried a variety of shoes the past 2 seasons, but found them lacking the support and cushioning I like for long run days. The ASICS gel kayano 31 fits great. I’m a 9 and wear a 9.5 for a little extra toe room because I run a lot of steep hills. I got these a couple of weeks ago. No break in time to speak of, though I always use moleskin on my heels for the first few weeks of any shoe.Light, comfortable ride, great stability. Mesh keeps my toes cool.. They hint at a little Hoka-envy with the profile, but are not as clown shoe as the Hokas. And I need at least some feedback from the pavement when running. I just got the solid black ones so I can wear them to the airport without looking silly on work trips, and pack my leather shoes.Great shoe, and has been for decades.

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