ASICS Gel-Kayano

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The range covers the ASICS Gel-Kayano line across its numbered generations — from the ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 and ASICS Gel-Kayano 20 to the Gel-Kayano 12.1, later models and design-studio collaborations — in men's and women's sizing. The line sits within the wider ASICS range at PUSHAS. Every pair is authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence.

What Is the ASICS Gel-Kayano?

The ASICS Gel-Kayano is one of the most respected lines in running, named after ASICS designer Toshikazu Kayano. Built as a stability runner, it has carried ASICS GEL cushioning through generation after generation, each numbered model refining the last.

Every generation carries a number, so the Gel-Kayano 14 is the fourteenth version of the shoe and the Gel-Kayano 20 the twentieth. Each one has its own upper, its own lines and its own era, which is why people shop the line by number rather than as a single shoe.

The History of the ASICS Gel-Kayano

Toshikazu Kayano designed the first Gel-Kayano in 1993, and the line has carried his surname ever since. The brief was a running shoe built for comfort, durability and protection, with GEL cushioning, a technology ASICS created in 1986, at its core.

In 2008 the Gel-Kayano 14 arrived as the first model in the line designed by someone other than Kayano himself: Hidenori Yamashita. Its layered synthetic leather and mesh upper, with GEL cushioning in the midsole, captured the look of late-2000s running, and that is exactly the look fashion went back to years later.

From Stability Runner to Streetwear Staple

For years the Gel-Kayano was a runner's shoe. Then the archive caught up with fashion. ASICS reissued the Gel-Kayano 14 in December 2020, and in 2022 the Montreal studio JJJJound released its own version in white mesh with metallic silver overlays. The pairs sold out, and the Gel-Kayano 14 became one of the defining shapes of the archive-runner look.

The Gel-Kayano 20, first released in 2013, followed the same path back, bringing bolder colour blocking and visible GEL to the same wave. For the full story of the shoe that started it, read the history of the ASICS Gel-Kayano 14.

Popular ASICS Gel-Kayano Models

These are the ASICS Gel-Kayano models people shop by name:

• ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 — The 2008 runner with metallic overlays and layered mesh, at the centre of the ASICS revival.
• ASICS Gel-Kayano 20 — The 2013 generation, with bolder colour blocking, in men's and women's sizing.
• ASICS Gel-Kayano 12.1 — The upper of the 2006 Gel-Kayano 12 paired with a modern sole from the Gel-Nimbus line.
• Later numbered releases — Modern Gel-Kayanos built for running, with lighter materials and updated cushioning.
• Collaborations — Limited pairs from the design studios and labels behind the line's second life, JJJJound among them.

To compare the three most popular models side by side, read ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 vs 20 vs 12.1.

ASICS Gel-Kayano Sizing and Fit

ASICS Gel-Kayano sizing follows ASICS running lasts. Compare your usual size against the ASICS Gel-Kayano size guide before you choose, and check whether a listing shows US men's or US women's sizing, since the two sit on different scales.

Why Buy ASICS Gel-Kayano From PUSHAS?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are ASICS Gel-Kayanos on PUSHAS authentic?

Yes. Every pair sold through PUSHAS is authenticated by hand before it ships, so you can shop with confidence.

Who is the ASICS Gel-Kayano named after?

The line is named after ASICS designer Toshikazu Kayano, who designed the first Gel-Kayano in 1993.

What is the difference between the ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 and the Gel-Kayano 20?

Both are numbered generations of the same line. The Gel-Kayano 14 from 2008 is known for metallic overlays and layered mesh, while the Gel-Kayano 20 from 2013 carries bolder colour blocking. Read our Gel-Kayano 14 vs 20 vs 12.1 guide for more.

Does PUSHAS sell women's ASICS Gel-Kayanos?

Yes. PUSHAS lists ASICS Gel-Kayanos in men's and women's sizing, and each listing shows the sizes on offer.

How do ASICS Gel-Kayanos fit?

Check the ASICS Gel-Kayano size guide and note whether a listing uses US men's or US women's sizing.

Does PUSHAS ship ASICS Gel-Kayanos internationally?

Yes. PUSHAS ships worldwide, including to the US, UK, Europe and Asia. Every pair is authenticated by hand before dispatch.