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product_id: 100691894
title: "ASICS Men's Gel-Kahana 8 Trail Runner"
brand: "asics"
price: "KD 3.20"
currency: KWD
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reviews_count: 10
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# Gel cushioning system for superior comfort Aggressive tread for rugged trail grip Stiff heel counter with padded Achilles support ASICS Men's Gel-Kahana 8 Trail Runner

**Brand:** asics
**Price:** KD 3.20
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⛰️ Elevate your trail game with ASICS Gel-Kahana 8 – where comfort meets rugged performance!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ASICS Men's Gel-Kahana 8 Trail Runner by asics
- **How much does it cost?** KD 3.20 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/100691894-asics-mens-gel-kahana-8-trail-runner)

## Best For

- asics enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asics brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Durable, Rugged Style:** Thick woven nylon uppers built to withstand trail wear while maintaining a sleek, athletic look.
- • **Thoughtful Fit Details:** Removable inner sole and secure lace system keep your foot locked in without pressure points.
- • **Trail-Ready Cushioning:** Experience plush gel cushioning that absorbs impact on every rugged mile.
- • **Stability Meets Comfort:** Engineered stiff heel counter with padded Achilles support for unmatched side-to-side stability.
- • **Grip That Goes the Distance:** Aggressive outsole tread designed to conquer rocky, uneven terrain with confidence.

## Overview

The ASICS Men's Gel-Kahana 8 Trail Runner is a durable, stability-focused trail shoe featuring ASICS' signature gel cushioning system for superior comfort on uneven terrain. Designed with a stiff heel counter and padded Achilles support, it offers excellent side-to-side stability. Its aggressive tread pattern ensures reliable grip on rocky trails, while the removable insole and secure lace system provide a customizable, locked-in fit. Ideal for moderate to severe overpronators, this shoe blends rugged durability with thoughtful design for both trail runners and everyday wearers seeking enhanced support.

## Description

Known for durability, stability, and its rugged style, the gel-kahana 8 shoe offers our gel cushioning system for comfort and performance where the rubber meets the road or trail. In 1949, Mr. Kihachiro Onitsuka began his athletic footwear company (Onitsuka Co., Ltd.) by manufacturing basketball shoes out of his living room in Kobe, Japan. He chose the name ASICS for his company in 1977, based on a famous Latin phrase "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano," which, when translated, expresses the ancient ideal of "A Sound Mind in a Sound Body." Taking the acronym of this phrase, ASICS was founded on the belief that the best way to create a healthy and happy lifestyle is to promote total health and fitness. Today, ASICS offers a full line of performance-driven athletic shoes and technical active sports apparel and accessories dedicated to bringing harmony to the body and soul.

Review: why this trail shoe is thoughtfully designed for trail runners - Some observations and opinions about the ASICS Gel-Kahana 8 trail shoe: there is a removable quality inner sole; thick woven laces aren't too long and stay tied without needing to double knot; very flexible sole with two 'hinge' channels in the forward part of the sole; stiff heel counter with great padding provides good side to side support; heel counter has a padded and flexible half moon at the top to provide space for the Achilles tendon; the tread is aggressive and does a good job providing protection over small, pointed rocks; the spongey-ness of the entire gel sole is noteworthy while going downhill with more force on the foot, as the entire foot remains comfortably sunken into the shoe and doesn't travel/slip; the tongue is thick enough so you don't feel the laces across the top of your foot; there is a 1" nylon slot sewn on top of the tongue where the laces cross through to keep the tongue in place; this shoe runs somewhat narrow in the toe box; durable thick weave of nylon uppers doesn't ventilate especially well. Author of this review runs 60-70 miles per week exclusively over irregular, undulating forest trails that are a mix of soft earth and crushed gravel surface.
Review: Fantastic everyday shoe for people who overpronate when they walk - I'm a recreational tennis player who experienced a "low grade" ankle sprain after accidentally rolling my ankle on a tennis ball on court. No surgery needed and was supposed to be a 6 week full recovery...ha! That was 2.5 years ago. The pain was so bad in the year that followed, even as I got my rest and did my PT rehab rebuilding muscle/stability. My recovery was fast tracked once I switched to Asics, specifically, the Gel Kahana 8 along with the Gel Foundation 13. I got both well under $100, and coupled with my insert (also meant for overpronation) I'm nearly 100% now and playing match play tennis again. I couldn't even do basic walking without pain for over a year so this is not a review about extreme sports use. I've probably been wearing the wrong support sneakers for my foot/arch type my whole life until now. I use these for everyday use, virtually no wear and tear after 1.5 years of continuous use. I don't play tennis in them...I use the Asics Gel Resolution 7 for that, FYI. But these are easy to swop out for orthodic insert, and the short laces are great for avoiding potential tripping. Great support from heel through to the toe. You need not be a trail runner (or any runner) to get great use out of these! Note, the biggest difference between this and Gel Foundation is way more space in toe box on the Foundation at the same size ordered, and lighter material/shoe. Both are fantastic. But do NOT purchase either shoe unless you have a neutral or, ideally, a moderate to severe overpronation. Otherwise you'll probably write a scathing review as to how crappy these shoes are.

## Features

- 8697167
- Athletic

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B01FZKTQPO |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,066,852 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #1,501 in Men's Trail Running Shoes |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (5,149) |
| Date First Available  | November 17, 2009 |
| Department  | mens |
| Item model number  | GEL-Kahana 8-M |
| Manufacturer  | ASICS America Corporation |
| Package Dimensions  | 12.44 x 6.3 x 4.75 inches; 14 ounces |

## Images

![ASICS Men's Gel-Kahana 8 Trail Runner - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512HQy4GaXL.jpg)
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ why this trail shoe is thoughtfully designed for trail runners
*by J***T on August 17, 2016*

Some observations and opinions about the ASICS Gel-Kahana 8 trail shoe: there is a removable quality inner sole; thick woven laces aren't too long and stay tied without needing to double knot; very flexible sole with two 'hinge' channels in the forward part of the sole; stiff heel counter with great padding provides good side to side support; heel counter has a padded and flexible half moon at the top to provide space for the Achilles tendon; the tread is aggressive and does a good job providing protection over small, pointed rocks; the spongey-ness of the entire gel sole is noteworthy while going downhill with more force on the foot, as the entire foot remains comfortably sunken into the shoe and doesn't travel/slip; the tongue is thick enough so you don't feel the laces across the top of your foot; there is a 1" nylon slot sewn on top of the tongue where the laces cross through to keep the tongue in place; this shoe runs somewhat narrow in the toe box; durable thick weave of nylon uppers doesn't ventilate especially well. Author of this review runs 60-70 miles per week exclusively over irregular, undulating forest trails that are a mix of soft earth and crushed gravel surface.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic everyday shoe for people who overpronate when they walk
*by H***N on April 5, 2020*

I'm a recreational tennis player who experienced a "low grade" ankle sprain after accidentally rolling my ankle on a tennis ball on court. No surgery needed and was supposed to be a 6 week full recovery...ha! That was 2.5 years ago. The pain was so bad in the year that followed, even as I got my rest and did my PT rehab rebuilding muscle/stability. My recovery was fast tracked once I switched to Asics, specifically, the Gel Kahana 8 along with the Gel Foundation 13. I got both well under $100, and coupled with my insert (also meant for overpronation) I'm nearly 100% now and playing match play tennis again. I couldn't even do basic walking without pain for over a year so this is not a review about extreme sports use. I've probably been wearing the wrong support sneakers for my foot/arch type my whole life until now. I use these for everyday use, virtually no wear and tear after 1.5 years of continuous use. I don't play tennis in them...I use the Asics Gel Resolution 7 for that, FYI. But these are easy to swop out for orthodic insert, and the short laces are great for avoiding potential tripping. Great support from heel through to the toe. You need not be a trail runner (or any runner) to get great use out of these! Note, the biggest difference between this and Gel Foundation is way more space in toe box on the Foundation at the same size ordered, and lighter material/shoe. Both are fantastic. But do NOT purchase either shoe unless you have a neutral or, ideally, a moderate to severe overpronation. Otherwise you'll probably write a scathing review as to how crappy these shoes are.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Won't disappoint
*by J***N on August 15, 2016*

Asics make a great shoes. I'm not a runner, but work and walk around on concrete all day. They have always been very comfortable and my feet don't kill me at the end of the day. With that being said, I'll give my review on this particular pair. First of all they look great! I bought the Grey and red and they look fantastic. I've a always worn a 12 regular, but they did feel a bit snug when I put them on the first time. I was a little concerned, but after wearing over the weekend they seem to have broke in. These aren't running shoes, so they are a bit heavier than some of my previous asics. The cushion feels the same though, which is wonderful and the reason I keep coming back to them. Just keep in mind they won't feel as light. Construction is solid and definitely appear well built. I would recommend ordering wide, as others have suggested, because it's the only issue I can find, thus my 4star rating. I won't be returning mine, but if my foot was any wider I wouldn't have a choice. If you have owned a pair of asics these wont disappoint you. If you're reading this and trying to decide if you should give them a try, I hope this review was helpful. I personally love them, they just feel wonderful,!

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