Customer Reviews ASICS Gel-Kahana® 8

If you are looking for a replacement for your Asics Gel-Kanana 7s, you'll have to keep looking. This is not the same shoe as the 7 you've been used to. This shoe is vastly different in feel and fit. So narrow in the 10.5 I couldn't even shove my foot into it. I had to send them back. But if you've got really, really narrow feet, this might be your shoe but it's no Gel-Kahana 7 and I wish shoe companies would stop messing around with a tried and true shoe like the 7s.

Just a heads up: these shoes run small. Other shoes that I have in this size are very roomy, these I had to return because they are too small.

Ended up being my work shoes during construction and very comfortable for standing all day long. Love the design and fit on my no arch feet.

I've been using the Gel-Kahana line since the Gel Kahana 3. Every update/iteration of the Gel-Kahana shoe is slightly different and takes a couple days to get used to. That said, these are great shoes. I use this particular pair for working out in, and I really like them. The arch support of this line is particularly good, especially when paired with the Blue Superfeet. I did have to only give them 4 stars for style because let's be honest... they're running shoes.

Excellent shoe. I have been wearing asics (originally tiger) for over 50 years. This is one of he best shoes I have worn.

Oh my goodness! Finally tried them out today after getting them at "Warp Speed" last week! These Asics are light as a feather and yet strong and very comfortable! The provide excellent arch support and lots of room for my toes and perfect fit for both heel and ball of the foot areas! I Love Them!

I would definitely order a 1/2 size bigger as they run small but other than that they are a great fit and are comfortable

These shoes run VERY small for Asics. In the past size 10 Asics were great for me. I tried 10, 10.5 and 11 and they were all too narrow...by the time I got to the 11 the shoe was too narrow and too long. I really liked the style but these just would not work for me.

My feet overpronate so stability is a key issue in choosing a shoe. These seem perfect. They are a little bit narrow in width compared to my other ASICS GT-1000 pairs, but not enough for it to be a problem and seem to be loosening up with wear

We were searching for a replacement for the Gel Kahana 6 (it's been a while. We usually purchase two pairs at a time.) I was concerned about the complaints of the narrower shoe, but ordered my husband's normal size that he has ordered in the past. So far, he seems perfectly satisfied with this version.

Can't say enough about these shoes. The price is right too.

I am a nurse and have very flat feet. After a heavy shift, I would be crippled. Going up/down stairs was excruciating. It would take me a couple days to recover. These shoes are amazing. I’m back to taking stairs 2 at a time.

Comfy shoes fore my husband's. He walks all and said these shoes are the best for him for being on his feet all day.

Optimal trail shoes! Great traction and comfort isn't too firm.

These are good shoes. It's hard to go wrong with asics. I just need more out of a shoe than this can provide.

No comparison to the Gel 7. Very disappointed the outsole peeled of within a few months of use. Disturbingly too fast for normal wear and tear.

My favorite shoes of all time. That these have been discontinued is proof that we live in a universe that is indifferent to our suffering. I am still looking for suitable replacememts that gave me the same comfort and reliable performance as these did.

outstanding - looking for another because this was so great

Good shoe. Very comfortable!

Exactly as advertised. True fit. Solid shoe comfort.

I have a very low volume foot - narrow and flat. Asics work well for me because they are particularly narrow in the heel cup. I order Asics 1/2 size up compared to other brands. Great price for a quality trail runner / hiking shoe.

I love these shoes. These are my third pair. Very supportive and comfortable.