I wanted some new running shoes and rushed into buying some mail order. They are due to arrive soon. Has anybody ever owned this shoe (ASICS KAYANO). What can I expect? Is it light/heavy? I have had osgood schlatters in the past and thought this cushioned shoe was a wise choice - plus the advert raved about it as the most advanced shoe asics make???
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I'm confused - hope the shoes are okay - I hate returning things via mail order!
There are different catagories of shoe:
racer
lightweight
neutral
support
motion control
offroad
There are certain hybrids available ie. Lightweights with a degree of support
Just been having a discussion with Macca re these on another thread.
I bought a pair a couple of week ago and tried them out on Sunday for the first time. Nice to hear your positive comments, as my immediate thoughts/worry were how heavy they were. They weigh well inside a lb each and only about 50g heavier than my old shoes and so I quickly realised it was my legs which were heavy and that I should cop onto meself!
H
Just recently I have got some DS trainers. These are great for faster sessions and races. Very impressed with them!
Are you saying they are heavy then?
It was my first run for over 2 years. They felt heavy at the beginning but not so much at the end. I think most shoe brands with these features would have felt heavy on me. Give it a month when I've worn them in a little and then....
Btw they weigh 383g it's not exactly heavy!!
On paper it may appear that way compared to some other brands /shoe types i.e. racing shoes at 150-200g
It depends on what you want out of the shoe. I now need a stability shoe, previously prone to injury I'm happy for the extra cushioning(gel in forefoot and heel) not forgetting the revolutionary SPeva???
These will get me started and I'll see what's out there when it comes to renewal time.
Get yourself assessed and base your purchase on your particular circumstances (i.e. gait, weight, road surface...)
Cheers
H
I need a new pair but the next version isn't ready till December. I would love another pair of V11 but can't seem to get them anywhere now. As I've had injury free running with them do I risk changing to another shoe?
If you mean the Kayano VII (2001 model) then on the run (www.ontherun.co.uk) still have some. I have yet to try the new ones and found the VII's better then the previous years model.
Keith
yes, that's the one - the best version so far for me. I'll try ontherun, thanks
I'm interested in what you say about the new Kayano's. I have been through about 8 pairs of the various models over the past couple of years, and been completely injury free. However, a few weeks ago I bought the latest version. They didn't feel any different, and like you I thought the only change was the colour. But over the past couple of weeks I have started to get slight pains in the arch of both feet (but particularly the right one) after running.
I was thinking that it couldn't be the new Kayano's, because they are exactly the same as the old. But since they are the only thing I have changed about my running, maybe they are the cause. Like you, perhaps I need (reluctantly) to think about changing to a different shoe.
and I hoped I'd got myself the ideal trainer!!
Needless to say I'll carry on with them and report back in a few months with my experiences.
Steveo,
I'm not taking part in the 10K or any races for the foreseeable future. I'm a new kid on the block and have decided to set down some foundations before considering races.
H
Guy - I've not picked up any injuries with the V111's its just that they don't feel right for me. I remember on the old forum when the V111's first came out someone else felt they weren't the same as well.
Thst'll teach me to buy mail order! What is the policy of returns with mail order stuff - are they usually pretty good?
They're the latest colour scheme, although I went for the white. I was told by the lady in the shop that the Kayano's weren't previously available in the two width fittings, although this has changed for the VIII. Was there a choice when you bought, as you may have received the wide and would be okay with the standard.
H
I wasn't offered a choice on the phone of colour or width. Do you mean your whites are also Kayano VIII's but in white?
Stevo
I prefer the old colours personally!
Yes my VIII'S are in white, black stripes over white background(the VII'S are inverse). I tried these in a wide fitting and the blues in a standard. I can't say there was a huge difference, both felt good although the whites had the edge, as I have a habit of lifting my big toe up on impact.
Fyi mine are made in China, model no. TN201 (2E)
Hope this helps.
H
P.S. Anyone else have the big toe habit?
Can it be overcome?