ASICS Men's Gel-Kahana 8 Running Shoe
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Choose a pair of Asics GT 2000 shoes. To be honest, my feet are pretty flat. My right arch has posterior Tibil Tendonitis, and both feet have plantar fasciitis. This shoe has a reinforced arch support and plenty of cushion to help prevent overpronation, which is a common problem for people with flat feet.
It alludes to the ostensible width of something. The letter D stands for medium. However, as I previously stated in my review, the sizes of the Asics shoes sold by Amazon do not appear to be consistent.
These shoes are too wide for my narrow feet. However, I find that the Venture 5 is a good fit for me. The venture 5's sole is lighter than the kahana 8's. So, I'm guessing my answer is that they're a little bigger than a standard D. For me, this is not good news.
I went up a half size and they were still a little tight in the front, but they fit perfectly around the ankle. I bought a second pair before the first pair wore out because the fit and overall durability were so good.
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It's attractive. These aren't a high-end pair of shoes. I expected ASICS to make a long-lasting shoe, but after only a dozen wears, the sole is already falling apart. br>Please see photos. My usage has been limited to neighborhood jogs, so that cannot be the cause. br>br>It appears to be luck of the draw because I saw similar reviews, but once this happens, it's usually too late to return. It's a real drag.
Some thoughts and observations on the ASICS Gel-Lite. Kahana 8 is a trail shoe designed by Kahana. There is a high-quality inner sole that can be removed; Thick woven laces aren't overly long and don't require a double knot to stay tied; The forward part of the sole has two 'hinge' channels, making it very flexible. Side-to-side support is provided by a stiff heel counter with plenty of padding; the heel counter has a padded and flexible half moon at the top to accommodate the Achilles tendon; The tread pattern is aggressive, and it does a good job of protecting the tire from small, sharp rocks. spongey-ness When going downhill with more force on the foot, the entire foot remains comfortably sunken into the shoe and does not travel or slip; The tongue is thick enough that the laces across the top of your foot are not felt; The tongue has a 1" nylon slot sewn on top of it where the laces cross to keep it in place; The toe box of this shoe is a little narrow; The thick weave of the nylon uppers is durable, but it does not ventilate well. This review's author is a 60-year-old woman. 70 miles per week on undulating, irregular forest trails with a mix of soft earth and crushed gravel surfaces.
I've been a Nike fan for a long time, but their unappealing designs, exorbitant pricing, poor color selection, poor quality, and lack of customer service have caused me to abandon the brand. The failure of Betsy Ross in the US presidential election has forced me to consider other options. I've previously worn Asics, but this design far exceeds my expectations. The shoe runs true to size, but when it comes to running sneakers (toe wiggle room), I prefer to go 1/2 size up. This is a fantastic stability shoe that looks great and feels solid on and off the track. These sneakers should last me a long time. At some point in the future, I'll update my remarks. br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br> The sneakers are holding up well after a month of use. Sneakers are most commonly worn when running on a local track or on the street. There were no problems, and it was very relaxing. I bought a green and grey pair as well. With no break-in period, my second pair performs equally well. what was the time period- ever. Let's hope for the best.
I was a little hesitant to switch from stable shoes like the Brooks Adrenaline to something less stable and with almost no drop. Most trail shoes, on the other hand, provide only that. According to the run shop that did a gate analysis, I've significantly improved my gate and no longer require stable shoes. Nonetheless, I desired something that was more in line with my previous experience. After doing some research, I discovered that Asics Gel-Lite is a great option. The Kahana 8 is a small step away from traditional zero-drop trail shoes, which are less stable, but still have a road shoe feel. Even so, I was a little apprehensive about purchasing Asics. I don't want to come across as a shoe snob, but after spending a lot of money on running shoes, I find it difficult to believe that a shoe that costs less than $100 and can be found in most sporting goods stores and even some shoe stores is actually a good shoe. br>br>Today, I went for a 7-mile run. mile run with a mix of road and technical trail. I was worried they would chafe the back of my heel from the moment I put them on because the heel felt so tight. I was expecting a negative response to this. However, I didn't notice it until about a mile into my run. Perhaps there was a brief pause in the action. According to the technical specifications, the shoes are slightly lighter than my Brooks, but they felt a little heavier. Despite the fact that they were slightly heavier, they provided more energy return, and I felt a real spring in my step. When I pushed off, I was particularly aware of the spring in my toes. I'm not sure where the "gel" in the Gel-Aid comes from. Kahana, but I'd say it's in the toes if I had to guess. On the technical sections of the trail, the fact that they are more stable than the average trail shoe was extremely beneficial. When I wasn't paying attention and stepped on a few rocks or roots the wrong way, I believe they completely prevented me from injuring my ankle. On slicker surfaces, the traction was slightly better than my regular running shoes, but not quite as good; however, I am no trail shoe expert. br>br>Springy Feel: 5/10br>Comfort: 9/10br>Trail shoe stability: 5/10br> a road shoe's stability: 10/10br>a road shoe's stability: 10/10br>a road shoe's stability: 10/10br> 8/10br>Heavy feeling on the feet: br>Overall: 6/10br> 9/10br>br>Overall, if you're a road runner looking to branch out into trail running and need a shoe that can do it all, I HIGHLY recommend the Asics Gel-Kayano. Kahana 8.
I kept returning because it took me a long time to find the right shoe for my feet, and once I did, I was hesitant to switch. This was the third pair of Kahana 8s that I had purchased. Both of the previous pairs were fantastic. This pair, on the other hand, appears to have a different kind of sole. When wet, this material is dangerously slick. If a drop of water was nearby, these shoes would slide across sandpaper. This, despite the fact that I'd been wearing them on concrete for months in the hopes of removing the slickness. Due to the danger, I would have only given one star, but the rest of the story was fantastic. I'm hoping it's just a fluke, and Asics won't use the same material again.
The toe box on these is extremely narrow, which makes them extremely uncomfortable for me to wear for long periods of time. a period of time I've had them for over a year and they still look brand new thanks to how frequently I switch out my shoes for camping, hiking, and walking trails. I don't think ordering a size up would help me because the length is just right. I've owned a slew of other pairs of Asics and Onitsuka Tigers that I've worn to death due to their frequency of use. These aren't among them. They're also fairly rigid, even after a few trips camping, so I don't expect them to stretch or break. I imagine that would be a fantastic feature if they fit.
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