Question:
I am in the process of buying new shoes. Are the Asics Kayano suitable
for a ±200 lbs (big) runner. Will the midsole give me a decent amount of
miles before they retire. I have great faith in the products of Asics. I
also was given the advice of the Gel MC Plus but I don't need the extra
stability so bad.
Answer:I have really liked the Gel Kayano's and recommend them highly. I'm also a big
runner, wear othrotics and don't need heavy duty motion control. I have had 5
pairs of the Kayano's ( two pair of the 97's and three pairs of the 98's) and
they have been very good shoes. I got 500 miles out of the last pair. The mid
soles hold up well. If you are a heavy heel striker, you may want to put some
shoe gu on the heels. They're carbon rubber, but mine tended to wear through
before the shoe wore out.
The 99's are rumored to be inferior to the earlier models. I haven't tried
them. You may get a good buy on the older ones. Good luck.
