ASICS Gel-Kayano 20 'Piedmont Grey': The Archive Runner in Grey

The ASICS Gel-Kayano 20 'Piedmont Grey / Piedmont Grey' is the 2013 long-distance running shoe brought back as a sportstyle shoe, finished here in grey and silver with a lavender line along the midsole. With dual GEL cushioning, a Guidance Trusstic system and a FluidRide midsole under a caged upper it wears its structure on the outside, and a mostly grey palette lets that structure do the talking.

The ASICS Gel-Kayano 20 'Piedmont Grey' sits within the wider ASICS Gel-Kayano range, live now at PUSHAS, and every pair is authenticated by hand.

From long-distance runner to everyday shoe

The Gel-Kayano story starts in 1993, when ASICS released the first Gel-Kayano, designed by Toshikazu Kayano.

Twenty years later, in 2013, came the Gel-Kayano 20, released as a long-distance running shoe.

Today ASICS positions the Gel-Kayano 20 as a sportstyle shoe for everyday wear, and has returned it as part of a wider revival of its archival performance runners. Designers have taken notice too: Kiko Kostadinov has worked on the silhouette with ASICS, including a UB10-S Gel-Kayano 20 pack.

The design: a caged upper

The upper is wrapped in a FluidFit cage, a criss-cross TPU overlay.

At the back, a prominent TPU heel cage wraps the rearfoot. Through the midfoot, the Guidance Trusstic system maintains the shoe's structural integrity.

Put together, that makes a shoe with a lot of lines, layers and overlays, which is why colour choice changes its character so much.

What sits underfoot: GEL and FluidRide

The Gel-Kayano 20 carries visible GEL cushioning in both the forefoot and the rearfoot. ASICS describes these as dual GEL inserts.

The reissue keeps the FluidRide midsole.

Piedmont Grey on Piedmont Grey

The colourway is listed as Piedmont Grey / Piedmont Grey, and the pair is mostly grey and silver, with a lavender line running along the midsole and white at the base. With the upper kept to greys, the detail comes from texture and shape, and the lavender adds one soft point of colour.

For a shoe as busy as the Kayano 20, a grey upper is a quieter way in. It keeps the archive technical look while toning down the runner energy of the brighter releases.

How it fits and how to style it

Sizing reports for the reissued Gel-Kayano 20 are limited, so check the ASICS size guide linked below and compare with a pair of ASICS you already own before choosing a size.

For styling, a grey and silver shoe is easy to build around. Try it with charcoal or black wide-leg trousers for a tonal look, or with washed denim and a grey sweatshirt for something relaxed. It also works with technical outerwear and nylon track pants, which suit the shoe's performance roots. To pick up the lavender, try a lilac knit or cap; otherwise keep the rest of the outfit in greys.

For colder months, try it with a grey or navy overcoat and straight-leg wool trousers. In warmer weather, it works with light cotton shorts and a white tee, keeping the palette soft so the grey upper stays the focus.

Who it is built for

If you want	Built for	Wear it with
A grey archive runner	Everyday wear with a technical look	Charcoal trousers and a grey knit
Structure you can see	Fans of caged uppers and layered overlays	Nylon track pants and a shell jacket
A soft grey with a hint of colour	Wardrobes built on greys, blacks and denim	Washed jeans and a plain sweatshirt

Live now at PUSHAS

Stock as of 29 September 2026: 20 sizes buyable, from US M 3.5 (W 5) to US M 14 (W 15.5). Every pair is authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence. The live listing shows the current price. Find it on the ASICS Gel-Kayano 20 'Piedmont Grey' listing.

Before you choose a size, read the complete ASICS size guide. To see how this grey pair compares with other releases, browse our guide to the Gel-Kayano 20 colourways.

FAQ

What is the ASICS Gel-Kayano 20 Piedmont Grey?

It is the reissued Gel-Kayano 20, a 2013 long-distance running shoe now positioned by ASICS as a sportstyle shoe, finished in grey and silver with a lavender line along the midsole.

When did the ASICS Gel-Kayano 20 first come out?

The Gel-Kayano 20 was originally released in 2013 as a long-distance running shoe. The Gel-Kayano line itself began in 1993.

Why is it called the Gel-Kayano?

The line is named after Toshikazu Kayano, who designed the first Gel-Kayano in 1993.

What tech is in the Gel-Kayano 20?

It has visible GEL cushioning in the forefoot and rearfoot, a FluidRide midsole, a Guidance Trusstic system, a TPU heel cage and a FluidFit cage on the upper.

Does the Kayano 20 fit true to size?

Sizing reports for the reissued Gel-Kayano 20 are limited, so check the ASICS size guide and compare with a pair of ASICS you already own before choosing a size.