ASICS Gel-Kayano 20

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This collection is every Gel-Kayano 20 on PUSHAS, the 2013 runner people search for as the ASICS Gel-Kayano 20, the Gel Kayano 20 or the Kayano 20. It belongs to the ASICS Gel-Kayano family and the wider ASICS range. Every pair is authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence.

What Is the ASICS Gel-Kayano 20?

The Gel-Kayano 20 is the 20th generation of the Gel-Kayano, the running line ASICS started in 1993 and named after designer Toshikazu Kayano. It originally launched in 2013 as a long-distance running shoe. Kayano's first Gel-Kayano, in 1993, was inspired by the stag beetle, so the 20 arrived two decades into the line.

Underfoot it carries GEL in both the forefoot and the heel. On top, a FluidFit upper uses welded, criss-cross overlays over breathable mesh to hold the foot. ASICS says the shape takes design cues from buildings and cars, and you can see it: the 20 is more architectural than the sleeker Gel-Kayano 14, with a fuller midsole and more layered sides.

The Return of the Kayano 20

Like the Gel-Kayano 14 before it, the 20 has come back as a reissue, in colourways that keep the 2013 shape and its technical layering. In January 2025 ASICS released it in Neptune Blue and Black and in Black and Pure Silver, and new colourways have followed since.

The 20 gives a bolder, chunkier read than the 14 while staying in the same family. For more on its comeback, read why the reissued Gel-Kayano 20 is everywhere.

How to Wear the Gel-Kayano 20

The Gel-Kayano 20 has more volume than most archive runners, so it pairs best with trousers that have some width. Light pairs such as 'Pure White Silver' and 'Piedmont Grey' work with relaxed denim, cargo trousers and track pants, and keep a technical shoe looking clean. Brighter pairs such as 'Raspberry' or 'Illuminate Mint' make the shoe the focal point, so keep the rest of the outfit neutral. Mid-tone pairs such as 'Cream Blue Red' sit in between. They have enough colour to read as a statement but stay easy to wear with denim, and the cream base softens the shoe's technical lines for warmer months. Socks matter with a shape this technical: white crew socks keep light pairs crisp, while tonal socks let darker pairs read as one block from shoe to hem.

For a deeper look at one of the line's most searched pairs, read the Gel-Kayano 20 Piedmont Grey story.

Popular Gel-Kayano 20 Colourways

These are the Gel-Kayano 20 colourways people search for by name. For more, read the best Gel-Kayano 20 colourways.

• 'Pure White Silver': the clean, all-light version of the shoe.
• 'Piedmont Grey': tonal grey from toe to heel.
• 'Cream Blue Red': a cream base with blue and red accents.
• 'Raspberry': a deep berry tone for a louder rotation.
• 'Illuminate Mint': pale mint for a softer technical look.
• 'Blue Neptune Black': oceanic blue with black overlays.
• 'Cream Lime Forest Green': cream with lime and deep green.
• 'Gravel Pure Silver': a muted, stony neutral with silver detailing.

Gel-Kayano 20 Sizing and Fit

The Gel-Kayano 20 is a reissue of a 2013 long-distance running shoe. Check The Complete ASICS Gel-Kayano Size Guide before you choose, especially if you are between half sizes or moving across from the Gel-Kayano 14. Listings show whether a size is US men's or US women's; the two scales differ, so check which one you are reading.

Why Shop the Gel-Kayano 20 at PUSHAS

• Authenticated by hand: every Gel-Kayano 20 is checked before it ships, so you can shop with confidence.
• Worldwide shipping through our SYD, LA & HK Distribution Centres.
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• Access to colourways sold out at retail.

FAQ

When did the ASICS Gel-Kayano 20 come out?

The Gel-Kayano 20 originally launched in 2013 as a long-distance running shoe.

What is the difference between the Gel-Kayano 20 and the Gel-Kayano 14?

The Gel-Kayano 14 is the 2008 generation, with silver overlays over open mesh. The Gel-Kayano 20 is the 2013 generation, with GEL front and rear and a FluidFit upper.

What technology does the Gel-Kayano 20 use?

It has GEL cushioning in the forefoot and heel and a FluidFit upper with criss-cross overlays over breathable mesh.

Is the Gel-Kayano 20 being reissued?

Yes. ASICS has brought the Gel-Kayano 20 back in new colourways, including Neptune Blue and Black and Black and Pure Silver in January 2025.

Are Gel-Kayano 20s on PUSHAS authentic?

Yes. Every pair on PUSHAS is authenticated by hand before it ships, so you can shop with confidence.

How does the Gel-Kayano 20 fit?

Check The Complete ASICS Gel-Kayano Size Guide before you choose, especially if you are between half sizes.