Asics Gel-Kayano 31
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Stability standard for overpronators. LITETRUSS medial post resists arch collapse, FF Blast+ Eco foam, Japanese last calibrated for wider Japanese forefoot. Heaviest shoe in this comparison at 310 g; stability mechanism creates a rigid feel that neutral runners find uncomfortable; highest price, only justified if you genuinely need stability features.
Stability standard — LITETRUSS medial post resists arch collapse, FF Blast+ Eco foam, wider last calibrated for a wider forefoot. Heaviest shoe in this comparison at 310 g; stability mechanism creates a rigid feel that neutral runners find uncomfortable; highest price in this comparison, only justified if you genuinely need the stability features.
The Kayano 31 is the right shoe if gait analysis or injury history confirms overpronation — the LITETRUSS medial post provides the strongest arch support in this comparison, and the wider last is calibrated for wider forefoot widths. The trade-off is weight: 310 g per shoe is the heaviest in this group and becomes noticeable after 20 km.
Pros
- LITETRUSS medial post — strongest arch support here
- Wider last fits a wider forefoot
- FF Blast+ Eco has proven compression resistance
Cons
- Heaviest shoe in the comparison at 310 g per shoe
Score breakdown
Asics Gel-Kayano 31 Full Review | Two runners test the latest updates to the stability favourite
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