Saucony - ProGrid Mirage Women's Running Shoes - White/Blue/Navy
The Saucony ProGrid Mirage is part of Saucony’s minimalist range of running shoes which is addressing the requirements of the barefoot running market. There are many benefits from running barefoot, as the human body was designed to do exactly that.
However literally running barefoot isn't practical for the vast majority of us, so Saucony have come up with a great compromise between the ideology of running naturally and the realities of western life - running in cities on concrete/asphalt etc.
Their minimalist range puts the foot closer to the ground, by using a lower profile (thinner) midsole and reduces the difference between the height of the heel and the height of the forefoot. In this new range, the heel is only 4mm above the forefoot, which compares with between 8 and 12mm in a standard running shoe.
Saucony have been able to do this by providing as much cushioning as possible (using their new ProGrid Lite technology) in a thinner midsole. All this technology means to the runner is that she can wear a lighter, more flexible shoe which still offers the protection of a standard running shoe, both in terms of cushioning and support.
The Mirage also provides a little stability by adding a supportive TPU arc on the medial side so for those runners who naturally overpronate, this will gently guide them back into a neutral position in time for toe-off.
Features Include:- Heel ProGrid LITE for low-profile lightweight flexible cushioning
- EVA+ for durable plush cushioning
- Supportive TPU Arc to control overpronation
- Memory Foam Heel Pods to hold your foot in place and mould to the shape of YOUR foot.
- Breathable Hydrator fabric collar and tongue lining for moisture management and blister prevention
- EVA Sockliner for full length anti microbial cushioning
- HRC Strobel Board for a more cushioned ride
- Blown Rubber outsole for great grip but soft underfoot flexion
- XT 900 for durability on impact areas (around the outside of the heel
Product Ref : 26716