ASICS Women's Gel-Kayano 31 D Running Shoes

The engineered mesh upper improves breathability. The 4D GUIDANCE SYSTEM feature helps create adaptive stability for a more balanced stride. The Rearfoot PureGEL technology helps provide lightweight cushioning and softer landings. This item is suitable for road use, has a 10 mm heel drop, and weighs 266 g/9.3 oz. It provides maximum cushioning and is designed for a neutral foot type.

For underpronation, the foot contacts the ground with the outside of the heel at an increased angle, leading to minimal pronation and shock to the lower leg. The push-off is experienced mainly on the outer toes, and potential injuries include plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and ankle strain. This foot type is characterized by high arches.

For a neutral foot type, the foot lands on the outside of the heel and then rolls inward, effectively absorbing impact on the body. The push-off experience is even distribution from the front of the foot, and the likelihood of getting hurt is less due to the effective shock absorption, although not entirely impossible. This foot type has normal-sized arches.

For overpronation, the foot lands on the outside of the heel and then rolls inward, transferring excess weight. The push-off is experienced mainly on the big toe and second toe, and potential injuries include shin splints, plantar fasciitis, bunions, and heel spurs. This foot type is characterized by low arches or flat feet.

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

The available sock products include W QUICK LYTE PLUS 3PK, UNISEX INTENSITY ST 2.0, UNISEX SPEED NO SHOW 2PK, UNISEX SPEED NO SHOW 6PK, and CUSHION QTR, all of which feature added stretch over the arch, moisture wicking, and a seamless toebox. Some also include padding from toe to heel.

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