Keyano Alternative(s)

I too am a loyal Keyano fan, and no I have not found an alternative so far. A few years back I tried a few different brands of shoes, but kept going back to the Keyanos. Haven't tried anything else since, because I know they work for me I just know I have to come up with the cash twice a year. ;-)

Yep, I've tried a few of the cheaper alternatives and while they were OK, I found myself always returning to the Kayanos. In fact, once I went to an awesome local sports store -- seriously, these guys are the best, always super nice and helpful and friendly, never try to upsell you -- and they were out of my size in the Kayanos. I asked the sales guy if he could recommend an alternative, since I was thinking about branching out anyway, and he just shook his head and said he'd be happy to show me some shoes but in his experience, Kayano wearers were crazy-loyal and they always came back to the Kayano.

That said, I did wear the Evolution for my first marathon last year. I never liked it quite as much as the Kayano, but if you're looking to save some money maybe give it a shot? I have no idea the specs on it -- I think it's motion control? It's definitely not as cushy as the Kayano but my feet didn't seem to suffer for it.

PS: You might find more threads if you spell Kayano right -- it's with two "A's".

I was put in Keyano's a couple of years ago.  I wear a 4E and and need stability, so I don't have a lot of options.  I was very disappointed in the Keyano 15's, they didn't seam to have the same amount of room as the 13's & 14's.  I tried a couple of different brands after that, but went back to the Keyano's, so I guess that pair cost about $300 including the two pair I don't wear.   However, I did recently go a total different way.  I got a new pair of K-Swiss K-Ona (the blue ones). They only have regular widths, don't have a lot of support, and are A LOT LIGHTER, but feel great.  I have done a couple of long runs (13 miles) and did my last HIM in them.  I had no problems.  I started my marathon training, and have gone back to my Keyano's, but I think I might incorporate the K-Swiss, and see if they will work for me for 26.2 miles.

Oh, when my running store told me 'that will be $90', I said cool $40 extra dollars, show me some goodies!