Asics Gel-Kayano 31
Asics Gel-Kayano 31: building consensus — a public grade is not available yet; synthesized so far from 3 reviews across 1 creator, freshest review Jun 11, 2025.
TL;DR
The Gel-Kayano 31 is a solid, dependable workhorse for easy and long runs — but only a CONSIDER, not a top pick. The Run Testers are mixed, praising its comfort and durability while flagging the near-total lack of updates over its predecessor. If you're new to the Kayano line or need to replace a worn-out pair, it earns its place in a rotation; if you already own the 30, there's little reason to switch.
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Score
Building consensus
1 of 3 creators and (3 of 10 primary mentions or 9 of 30 total mentions) so far
Verdict
No call yet
A grade will appear when the evidence is sufficient.
freshest review · Jun 11, 2025
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Best for
A well-cushioned, supportive daily trainer ideal for easy runs, recovery runs, and long slow miles. Best for runners who want subtle stability without feeling oppressive – neutral runners will enjoy it as a comfortable cruiser, while overpronators will get the support they need via the 4D Guidance system. It can handle occasional faster paces but is not built for speed work; pair it with a lighter, more responsive shoe for sessions. Also works well as a walking shoe. Very roomy in the toe box, so consider sizing down half a size if you prefer a snug fit. Save money by looking for the previous (Gel-Kayano 30) model on sale.
Reviewers were less aligned on this shoe’s purpose — treat these as a softer signal.
Facts & figures
Evidence is still building
1 of 3 creators and (3 of 10 primary mentions or 9 of 30 total mentions) so far. The attributed reviews and editorial remain available while the grade is withheld.
Price & availability
Where to buy it
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What reviewers said
- The Run Testers describe it as a very good stability and cushioning shoe that handles easy paces and long runs comfortably, with strong durability and the ability to absorb high mileage.
- It is priced at $165 / £180 and comes in at a reasonable 10.8 oz (306 g) for a men's size 8 with a 10 mm drop.
- The biggest knock is how little has changed from the previous version.
- The Run Testers note they couldn't feel any meaningful updates and say the 30 and 31 deliver an essentially identical ride.
The reviews behind this verdict
The cited creator reviews, watchable — press play to jump to the moment each one informed the verdict.
Marathon Handbook
“I didn't expect it to feel all that differently from the 31, which is a good thing because I didn't mind the 31.”
cited at 0:00
The Run Testers
“I think the jel Carana 31 is a very good stability shoe very good cushion shoe in general I think it would round out lots of people's rotation as well as the cushion shoe in a rotation alongside slightly faster options it can hoover up a lot of miles it's comfortable it's going to be durable deals very well with easy paces and long run paces”
cited at 5:27
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183Ktotal review views
172Kcombined reachadditive across channels · may overlap
7creator reviews
attention vs the catalogtop 57% in class
attention over the product’s life
Why the grade is pending
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9 mentions
How creator opinions explain it
A theme-by-theme synthesis of creator opinions has not been published for this shoe yet.
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