The ASICS Gel-Kayano 31 was replaced by the ASICS Gel-Kayano 33
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the Mizuno Wave Inspire 22, 96% similar on published specs.
The current version of the ASICS Gel-Kayano line. Compared with the ASICS Gel-Kayano 31: 2 mm less drop and 7 g lighter, with the same heel stack.
±0mm stack−2mm drop−7gWhy the Mizuno Wave Inspire 22
Compared with the ASICS Gel-Kayano 31: 1.5 mm less heel stack and 12 g lighter, with the same drop. Both are in our daily trainer category.
−1.5mm stack±0mm drop−12g| Spec | ASICS Gel-Kayano 31 | Mizuno Wave Inspire 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 40 mm | 38.5 mm |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Weight | 305 g | 293 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the ASICS Gel-Kayano 31.
- −1.5mm stack±0mm drop+16gRRP £134.99
- −3mm stack±0mm drop−4.5gRRP £145
- −1mm stack−2mm drop−21gRRP £140
ASICS Gel-Kayano 31: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the ASICS Gel-Kayano 31?
The ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 is the current version of the ASICS Gel-Kayano line. Versions in between: ASICS Gel-Kayano 32.
What is the closest alternative to the ASICS Gel-Kayano 31 from another brand?
On published specs, the Mizuno Wave Inspire 22, at 96% spec similarity. Compared with the ASICS Gel-Kayano 31: 1.5 mm less heel stack and 12 g lighter, with the same drop. Both are in our daily trainer category.
How is the ASICS Gel-Kayano 33 different from the ASICS Gel-Kayano 31?
On published specs, going from the ASICS Gel-Kayano 31 to the ASICS Gel-Kayano 33: 2 mm less drop and 7 g lighter, with the same heel stack.
Is the ASICS Gel-Kayano 31 still available?
Trova lists the ASICS Gel-Kayano 31 as discontinued; the current version of the ASICS Gel-Kayano line is the ASICS Gel-Kayano 33. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the ASICS Gel-Kayano 31?
Published specs for the ASICS Gel-Kayano 31: 40 mm stack, 10 mm drop, 305 g. Weight reference size: men's (size not stated). It is a stability road shoe in our daily trainer category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the ASICS Gel-Kayano 31.
ASICS Gel-Kayano 31 specs →