Asics Gel Kayano 21 Review and Giveaway

Let's start at the beginning of the story for the Kayanos and I.  When I was in college I thought I HAD to have Nikes to run in, and I did.  I had the most beautiful yellow pair of Nikes, but they never felt great on my feet for running.  So I decided to branch out.  I tried some Adidas, a pair of Saucony's and then one day I bought a pair of Asics Kayanos.  I think they were the 7s.

They felt like they were meant for me.  I ran in them religiously after that.  I had the 7s, the 8s, the 9s, and the 10s.  I remember this because I had them all at the same time.  I only ran in the newer ones, but I kept the old ones for other things.  They were all dark blue and white.

I wasn't running as much for awhile so I skipped buying a new pair for awhile and I got married and had babies.  One day after I started a new job (same hospital, still in surgery, just switched to the new outpatient dept) I got off work early and decided it was time for some new shoes. 

I bought the Kayano 14s.  Oh those 14s.  They still stand in my mind like the perfect fit like a glove running shoe.   They made me so happy! Maybe it was because I hadn't had new shoes in way too long, or because I had two little kids at home and needed the run, or the stress of starting a new job and I needed the run, whatever it was, those shoes made me happy! and they were so pretty! 

I had the 15s, 16s, 17s and 18s (in fact I have a pair of 18's I still run in), I had started finding other happy shoes also so when the chance to review the 21s came up I jumped at the chance.  Me and the Kayanos we go way back!

So what do I think of the 21s?  Since I wanted to get this giveaway posted I can't do a super in depth review, but I can tell you I wore them to my son's flag football practice and they felt good.

I also got a 6 mile run in them and they felt good. I love the light blue color. The cushioning feels great. I like a shoe with cushioning.  I had no running or friction areas. 

I will keep you updated on how I like the shoe, but in the mean time let's get this party started!

Want to win a pair of one of my all time favorite shoes? This is going to be a quick giveaway since the winner's code to a new pair will expire on the 10th of October!

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I was sent these shoes at no cost to review and was not required to give a positive review.  All opinions are my own