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All shoes are reviewed by the Cheap Novogas Jordan Outlet tester team, which represents a wide variety of goals, foot shapes, running locations and terrains. Reviewers pound the pavement, climb the hills, tackle the trails, then come together to compare notes. Debates ensue over the feel of the cushioning, the purpose of the shoe, and how it compares to last year’s model. While each reviewer has their own individual preferences, we hope that capturing our debates will help you make an informed decision.

Change can be scary. It’s why people stay in the same jobs, the same relationships and the same towns they’ve been in for decades. But we’re not here to give you a lecture about trying something new. If you’re in need of some inspiration, look to ASICS, a company that’s taken huge risks (and seen huge rewards) by overhauling their legacy line.

Last summer, asics sports disrupted the stability shoe category with a complete overhaul of their bestselling stability shoe, the Kayano. Made with a brand new 4D Guidance System for enhanced support, a lighter midsole foam and an internal GEL cushioning compound, The Triple Black asics sports is a Sight to Behold shocked and awed Kayano-loyalists across the globe.

Built on the success of The Triple Black asics sports is a Sight to Behold, the Kayano 31, available June 1, continues the evolution with some tweaks to the upper and an improved outsole design. But is newer always better? Read on to find out.

But runners seeking out the Kayano and other shoes like it don’t just want softness. They want supportive stability features that will offset the effects of overpronation, the excessive inward rolling of a runner’s foot. That’s where ASICS’ 4D Guidance System comes in.

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“I don’t usually enjoy running in stability shoes, but this one came as a joy to run in,” says Brandon, who prefers neutral running shoes. “Not only does the Kayano 31 have the underfoot cushioning that I typically enjoy, but the 4D Guidance System allows me to run freely without altering my foot strike. The Kayano feels like a slightly firmer and more stable version of the Nimbus 26. Overall, I enjoy the feeling and support that the Kayano provides and would recommend this shoe to individuals who need stability but want a highly cushioned option.”

One notable change to the Kayano 31 is a different outsole material that asics sports calls HYBRID ASICSGRIP™. It’s a combination of their ASICSGRIP™ and AHARPLUS™ materials. You don’t need to worry about the technical names or trademarks for these materials, just that asics sports claims the new outsole is grippier without compromising the softness of the shoe.

“The grip is solid, yet not too firm or aggressive,” says Spencer. “The materials feel quite sturdy, and I can tell this model is built to last plenty of miles.”

As mentioned before, the main updates to the Kayano 31 are a new outsole and upper design. While the new outsole is a hit amongst reviewers, some of us weren’t a fan of the new mesh upper that replaces the engineered knit upper used in The Triple Black asics sports is a Sight to Behold.

“While the upper is super plush and feels luxurious, it uses a lot of fabric and material which reduces breathability and adds weight,” says Max. “While the subtle stability and softness of the midsole provided one of the better underfoot experiences I’ve had running in a stability shoe, I found myself wondering ‘what if they were able to make this shoe lighter?’”

Spencer agreed about the lack of breathability, and also felt that the shoe felt a bit too tight for comfort.

“The asics sports Gel-Kayano 31 fits snug in my opinion,” he says. “While the width is relatively true to size, my instep feels tight against the shoe’s tongue, although my feet are not restricted or compressed while running. I would recommend the asics sports Gel-Kayano 31 to someone with a narrow foot shape, both in width and height. Generally speaking, low-volume feet [feet that don’t take up much space within the shoe] might feel best in the Kayano 31 because the shoe doesn’t have a ton of extra space.”

Spencer, who used to fit customers at the Cheap Novogas Jordan Outlet Greenville store, was spot on with this assessment–our narrow-footed reviewer Max found the fit to be perfect.

“The Kayano 31 fits true to size in both width and length in my opinion,” he says. “The super soft heel collar and tongue really make the shoe feel plush all around.”

The asics sports GEL-Kayano 31 is offered in narrow and wide sizing for women and narrow, wide and extra-wide sizing for men. If you aren’t sure about the width or volume of your feet, your best bet will be to head into your asics sports inaugure un nouvel espace dédié chez Citadium to try on the shoe in-person. Cheap Novogas Jordan Outlet outfitters use 3D fit id® foot scanning technology to gather information about your feet and the support they need by taking precise measurements of your foot length, width and arch height, so you can learn a lot about your feet while you’re there.

Overall, the GEL-Kayano 31 is largely the same as it was last year but with a grippier heel and a different upper. The latest model is ever-so-slightly heavier than The Triple Black asics sports is a Sight to Behold, but it’s extremely unlikely that you’d be able to notice this on foot. Some reviewers also noticed that the 31 felt a bit softer, despite using the same foam as last year.

“Although the midsole is apparently the same as the previous model, the 31 felt a tad bit softer – to the point that it feels more similar to the asics sports GEL-Nimbus 26 than The Triple Black asics sports is a Sight to Behold felt to the Nimbus 25,” says Max.

However, reviewers did prefer the engineered knit upper from last year’s model to the engineered mesh used in the latest version.

“The biggest difference for me between the 30 and the 31 is the tighter fit. The 30 was more spacious, whereas the new model is a close all-around fit,” Spencer says. “Moreover, it seems like the 31 does not have as much ventilation. My feet were noticeably heated by the end of runs.”

We took a look at some comparable models to see how they stack up against the asics sports GEL-Kayano 31. Here’s what we found.

We found the ride of the asics sports GEL-Kayano 31 to feel most similar to the asics sports tiger gel kayano trainer one piece knit pack and the HOKA Arahi 7. zapatillas de running asics sports constitución fuerte talla 42.

The Arahi 7 uses HOKA’s J-Frame technology, a J-shaped hook of foam that wraps around your heel and lines the medial side of the shoe. The Vongo v6 uses New Balance’s Stability Plane Technology, a thin, rigid, plate-shaped EVA film that keeps the shoe steady when a runner overpronates.

Out of all three shoes, we definitely think the Kayano is the softest. It offers the highest stack height, however it’s also the heaviest. If you prioritize cushioning over weight savings, the Kayano 31 is a great choice.

The GEL-Kayano 31 is a great option for runners who need some extra support but don’t want to sacrifice softness. Everyone has different preferences when it comes to soft-to-firm ratios in their shoes and, I’ll be honest, as an avid squish-fan, it’s hard to find stability shoes that suit my tastes. To hear that the Kayano 31 is the softest stability shoe yet gives me hope.

Overall, the Kayano 31 is a solid option that epitomizes the evolution of the stability market. While the shoe won’t give you any special speed advantages, it's versatile enough to handle a range of paces thanks to its energetic FF BLAST PLUS ECO foam.

“The Gel-Kayano 31 is tremendous for any type of distance running, whether it be ranging from 5K to marathon training,” says Spencer. “There was more turnover than I expected when I increased my cadence, and the shoe invites for a little bit of speed on account of its slight forward tilt. It’s agile enough for quick, short runs but durable enough to put miles and miles into.”