ASICS Men's NOVABLAST 4 Running Shoe

The engineered woven upper offers advanced stretch, ventilation, and durability. The tongue wing construction with added stretch helps improve the fit while reducing tongue movement. The gusseted tongue wing fit system improves the midfoot fit and reduces tongue sliding. The FF BLAST PLUS ECO cushioning, made with approximately 20% bio-based content, helps provide cloud-like comfort.

The trampoline-inspired outsole design helps provide a more responsive bounce back. The AHAR Outsole Rubber improves the outsole's durability. The FF BLAST Cushioning provides cloudlike comfort.

The product is suitable for the road surface and has an 8 mm heel drop. The weight of the shoe is 260 g/ 9.2 oz. The shoe provides neutral support and maximum cushioning.

Underpronation is characterized by the outside of the heel hitting the ground at an increased angle with minimal pronation, causing shock to the lower leg. The push-off experience involves pressure on the outer toes, leading to potential injuries like plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and ankle strain. This foot type is associated with high arches.

The neutral foot type involves the foot landing on the outside of the heel and then rolling inward, effectively absorbing impact on the body. The push-off experience involves even distribution from the front of the foot, and getting hurt is less likely due to effective shock absorption, though not impossible. This foot type is associated with normal-size arches.

Overpronation is characterized by the foot landing on the outside of the heel and then rolling inward, transferring excess weight. The push-off experience involves pressure mainly on the big toe and second toe, leading to potential injuries like shin splints, plantar fasciitis, bunions, and heel spurs. This foot type is associated with low arches or flat feet.

The key benefits and underfoot feel for different protection types are as follows: Stability: A stable ride with controlled impact and smooth transitions, guiding the foot to the best position to help prevent injury (similar shoes: GT-1000, TRABUCO CUSHION). Comfort: Cushioning to prioritize soft landings and impact absorption, helping maintain comfort on longer runs (similar shoes: GEL-PULSE, TRABUCO MAX BOUNCE). Energy Return: Bouncy, trampoline-like feel in every step, with energy return that propels the user forward (similar shoes: SUPERBLAST, DYNABLAST SPEED). Racing: Lightweight, responsive feel for a fast start and faster finish, helping conserve energy when every second counts (similar shoes: METASPEED, MAGIC SPEED).

The article also includes information about various unisex sock options, including the Quick Lyte Plus 3PK, Intensity ST 2.0, Cushion QTR, and Speed No Show 2PK and 6PK, with details on their features and customer reviews.

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