ASICS / GEL-KAYANO

GEL-KAYANO 28

Stability2021-07-30 · JP · Online launchChecked 2026-09-07

A stability trainer for everyday mileage and marathon preparation, pairing an FF BLAST upper layer with FLYTEFOAM below and GEL cushioning. Foam beneath the resin TRUSSTIC creates full ground contact, while DYNAMIC DUOMAX and a lower external heel counter support the foot. Engineered mesh balances reinforcement and ventilation for comfort over longer distances.

Key specifications

Weight
308 g
All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +39.1 g
Average of 973 models
Drop
10 mm
All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +3.2 mm
Average of 986 models
Stack (heel)
23 mm
All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −11.3 mm
Average of 810 models
MSRP
$160.00 USD · US · Tax excluded
All models average $165.57Difference from average −5.57 USD
Average of 680 models
This modelAll models average
Stack (forefoot)
13 mm
Carbon plate
No
Midsole
FF BLAST / FLYTEFOAM / GEL
Outsole
Rubber / AHARPLUS (heel)
Use cases
Daily / Long Run

Weight notes Men’s weight; sample size is unspecified.

Plate notes The shoe has a resin TRUSSTIC structure.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

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Weight distribution973 models

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95 g385 g
This model 308 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +39.1 g
Drop distribution986 models

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0 mm12 mm
This model 10 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +3.2 mm
Stack distribution810 models

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5 mm60 mm
This model 23 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average −11.3 mm
MSRP distribution · USD · US · Tax excluded680 models

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$50.00$500.00
This model $160.00All models average $165.57Difference from average −$5.57

Unknown values are excluded. Shoe sizes and measurement conditions vary, so use these averages and distributions as a guide when comparing specifications.

BY REGION

Release dates & MSRP

Regional releases

JP
2021-07-30Online launchChecked 2026-05-30
JP
2021-08-06ReleaseChecked 2026-05-30

Regional MSRP

JP
¥17,600 JPYTax included · 2026-05-30
US
$160.00 USDTax excluded · 2026-08-01
SERIES HISTORY

GEL-KAYANO series

2026-06-01
GEL-KAYANO 33
298 g · 43.5 mm · 8 mm drop
2025-06-12
GEL-KAYANO 32
300 g · 40 mm · 8 mm drop
2024-06-01
GEL-KAYANO 31
305 g · 40 mm · 10 mm drop
2023-07-27
GEL-KAYANO 30
303 g · 40 mm · 10 mm drop
2022-07-29
GEL-KAYANO 29
299 g · - · 10.5 mm drop
Successor
2021-07-30
GEL-KAYANO 28
308 g · 23 mm · 10 mm drop
This model
2020-07-17
GEL-KAYANO 27
309 g · 22 mm · 10 mm drop
Predecessor
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Feature sourceshttps://corp.asics.com/jp/press/article/2021-07-29https://corp3.asics.com/en/press/article/2021-06-04-2https://www.asics.com/my/en-my/mk/kayano28

2026-09-07