Packed with features and benefits, the Asics Gel Kayano 18 goes the extra distance to ensure your risk of injury is significantly-reduced by advanced shock-absorbing technology.
Asics Gel Kayano 18 - Black/Onyx/White
The Asics Gel Kayano 18 incorporates the ASICS' I.G.S. (Impact Guidance system), a design philosophy in which the individual components of the shoe work together to produce a more comfortable step and an improved gait. In addition, the rearfoot and forefoot GEL cushioning system places a silicone-based material in critical areas of the sole to dampen shock, allowing for a smooth movement through the step and reducing the risk of injury.
Cushioning is imperative in a shoe of this standard, and the Gel Kayano 18 is no different. It features the Dynamic DuoMax Support System, a dual density midsole material positioned sport specifically to enhance support and stability, a ComforDry Sockliner insole placed inside the shoe, keeping the foot drier and cooler, and a Solyte lower midsole to absorb shock and cushion the foot; a lighter material than SpEVA and EVA, Solyte is also more durable.
The essential and clever Biomorphic Fit Upper incorporates stretchy material strategically placed on the upper, which reduces bunching when the shoes moves, reducing the risk of blisters and irritation. This works alongside the Assymetrical Lacing Design which follows the natural curve of the foot and Discrete Eyelets, where independently-placed eyelets ensure the laces pass through the upper which disburse lace tension, both of which improve fit and reduce potential for irritation.
The Gel Kayano also features the Full-Length Guidance Line, a vertical flex groove in the sole running from heel to toe, which encourages a more efficient running style.
The Heel Clutching System, a lightweight heel counter on the outside of the upper, provides support and fitting around the heel. Together with the P.H.F. (Personal Heel Fit), which utilises the memory foam lining around the heel collar and tongue, the Gel Kayano 18 ensures a superior fit around the ankle and provides that extra-essential support.
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