Biomorphic Fit Upper
Stretchy material strategically placed on the upper which reduces bunching when the shoe moves reducing the risk of blisters and irritation.
The leading structured cushioning shoe on the market with a great blend of cushioning and support. The GEL-KAYANO 18 continues to live up to its reputation as the leading structured cushioning shoe on the market. The shoe's blend of cushioning and support is perfect for the mild to moderate over-pronator. This edition introduces a newly designed Dynamic DuoMax that offers a smoother, more comfortable ride. The women's model also features PLUS3 and the Gender Specific Space Trusstic to deliver a fantastic platform feel. Working together with Personal Heel Fit, the new Clutch Collar System locks around the heel to create an amazingly comfortable fit. The GEL-KAYANO 18 is ideal for long training runs, providing both the support and comfort runners need.
GEL-KAYANO 18
The leading structured cushioning shoe on the market with a great blend of cushioning and support. The GEL-KAYANO 18 continues to live up to its reputation as the leading structured cushioning shoe on the market. The shoe's blend of cushioning and support is perfect for the mild to moderate over-pronator. This edition introduces a newly designed Dynamic DuoMax that offers a smoother, more comfortable ride. The women's model also features PLUS3 and the Gender Specific Space Trusstic to deliver a fantastic platform feel. Working together with Personal Heel Fit, the new Clutch Collar System locks around the heel to create an amazingly comfortable fit. The GEL-KAYANO 18 is ideal for long training runs, providing both the support and comfort runners need.
GEL-KAYANO 18
The leading structured cushioning shoe on the market with a great blend of cushioning and support. The GEL-KAYANO 18 continues to live up to its reputation as the leading structured cushioning shoe on the market. The shoe's blend of cushioning and support is perfect for the mild to moderate over-pronator. This edition introduces a newly designed Dynamic DuoMax that offers a smoother, more comfortable ride. The women's model also features PLUS3 and the Gender Specific Space Trusstic to deliver a fantastic platform feel. Working together with Personal Heel Fit, the new Clutch Collar System locks around the heel to create an amazingly comfortable fit. The GEL-KAYANO 18 is ideal for long training runs, providing both the support and comfort runners need.
GEL-KAYANO 18
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Biomorphic Cut is a cutting and seaming process for fabrics based on extensive research on how the body moves. It allows for maximum freedom of movement.
Gender Specific Forefoot Cushioning refers to the inclusion of specially formulated Solyte material in the forefoot of the female shoe. Since this material is less dense than the traditional material it offers greater impact absorption and more bounce for female runners.
The Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.) is an ASICS design philosophy. It aims to make shoe components from rear to midfoot and forefoot to work together effectively to allow the body to perform in a natural manner. ASICS designers strive to compliment, not correct, how the legs and feet move.
Soft Top Duomax is a softer top layer of the Duomax midsole. Together with the Gender Specific Space Trusstic, Soft Top Duomax accommodates for fluctuations in women's hormonal levels which cause the foot arches to be lowered, creating more pressure on the plantar fascia. By using a lower-density material, Soft Top Duomax provides a more comfortable transition from heel strike to toe-off without sacrificing stability.
Gender Specific Forefoot Cushioning refers to the inclusion of specially formulated Solyte material in the forefoot. The material's density is reduced, allowing the female foot to compress it sufficiently and benefit fully from the bounce-back qualities of Solyte. Traditionally, women's running shoes contained cushioning material of the same density as men's. However, as women are usually lighter than men, the female foot would not fully compress the material, resulting in a less than optimal ride. Gender Specific Forefoot Cushioning addresses this issue and provides women with a more comfortable and responsive ride. The cushioning material, located under the ball of the foot and extending across the width of the shoe, also acts as an efficient shock absorber.
Plus3 refers to a 3mm raise of the heel compared to the forefoot. The effect this has is to reduce strain on the Achilles tendon. As women's hormonal levels fluctuate during their monthly cycle, the Achilles tendon becomes lax or stretches, increasing the potential for injury. Plus3 reduces the load and tension on the Achilles tendon and reduces the risk of injuries.
Guidance Line places a visible groove in the mid and outsole that follows the foot's center of pressure from heel to toe. The result is a more adaptive running platform, creating a smoother transition from heel strike to toe-off with each stride. The Guidance Line thus helps runners to maintain a natural, efficient gait, especially over long distances.
ASICS comes from the Latin phrase “Anima Sana In Corpore Sano”, meaning a “sound mind in a sound body”.
The stripe design featured on the sides of ASICS shoes is a trademark of ASICS Corporation and is a registered trademark in most countries of the world.