Do ASICS sneakers run large or small?

Most ASICS lifestyle models run true to size, though they are a bit on the narrow side. If you have wide feet, consider going up half a size.

Which ASICS models are the most popular?

The Gel-Lyte III with its split tongue is the cult classic, the Gel-Kayano emphasizes the Y2K-tech look, and the Gel-1130 became an unexpected crowd favorite. All three are worth it.

How do I find the best price for an ASICS?

Because the brand is rapidly gaining popularity, prices vary by shop. Solezilla compares the same model across dozens of shops side-by-side, so you don't pay too much.

Which style goes with ASICS?

ASICS sits at the intersection of retro-runner and Y2K-tech. The models work well with a sporty, technical look, but also suit everyday casual outfits.

What is the most popular ASICS sneaker?

Right now the Asics Gel-kayano 14 Cream/Black (1201A019.108) is the most sought-after ASICS, with a Hypescore of 86 GSv.

Asics Gel-Kayano 12.1 “Black Obsidian Grey” (1203A759-002)

ASICS·Asics Gel Kayano

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Asics Gel-Kayano 12.1 “Black Obsidian Grey” (1203A759-002)

Brand	ASICS
Model	Asics Gel Kayano
Color	Black / Blue / Gray
Stylecode	1203A759-002
Recommended retail	€ 180,00
Suited for	Unisex
Release date	January 5, 2026

Price from € 89,99 · 13 shops · RRP € 180,00 −50%

Price distribution Asics Gel Kayano

We compare this sneaker's price with the 518 other adult versions of the Asics Gel Kayano that we track. At a lowest price of €90 this colorway is cheaper than 96% of those 518 versions. The group median sits at €182, with resale outliers up to €2.596. The chart shows exactly where this sneaker falls — the black marker — among all the others.

CheapestAsics Gel-Kayano 14 “Silver Lime” (1203A740-102)€53

PriciestASICS Gel-Kayano 14 MIJ Leather Arctic Blue (1201A199.400)€2.596

We always compare the lowest price a colorway is currently on sale for somewhere: the cheapest entry point, usually for one specific size. The comparison stays within the same age group, because a kids size (TD/PS/GS) is priced differently than an adult size. Because the price varies per size, your size may come out a little higher. To keep the comparison fair we leave out the most and least expensive two percent — the resale outliers, and the price axis is logarithmic so both the cheap and the pricey end stay readable. We refresh the numbers several times a day; last update 8 Sep 2026.

Hypescore × price

Hype doesn't have to be expensive. Each dot is a Asics Gel Kayano colorway (of the 516 with a Hypescore): the further right, the more hype, and the higher a dot sits, the cheaper the sneaker. This sneaker is the photo with the red ring (Hypescore 47). Below the RRP they're called meltdowns: top-left the quiet price meltdowns (cheap, but little attention yet), top-right the radiating meltdowns — lots of hype and well below retail, the hottest deals. Above the RRP sit the grails: bottom-right the radiating grails (loved and pricey), and bottom-left the potential grails — pricey with little hype. That can simply be too expensive, but it's often where fresh drops and collabs appear that are too new to have gathered grail votes; their hype still has to build.

Hypescore · 47 GSv

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This sneaker scores 47 GSv (CHARGING). The community rated it 8.2/10 — 5 votes, of which 80% Grail. The Hypescore weighs those votes together with resale movement, search demand and scarcity into this single number. How the Hypescore works →

Asics Gel-Kayano 12.1 “Black Obsidian Grey” (1203A759-002)

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Price distribution Asics Gel Kayano

Hypescore × price

Hypescore · 47 GSv