Asics Gel Kayano 18 Women's
This shoe is loaded with premium materials, from the soft supple upper that caresses your foot, to the supportive midsole that offers a smooth and well-protected ride. Complete with tons of gel cushioning to dampen impact forces, your feet will never know a hard road lies beneath them
Stack Height: Heel (32mm), Forefoot (20mm)
The Kayano 18 is a maximum feature, maximum support shoe designed for daily training and high mileage. It is built with a semi-curved shape.
CUSHIONING
•Rearfoot Gel cushioning system uses a silicone-based gel for responsive shock absorption on impact.
•Forefoot Gel cushioning system uses a silicone-based gel for responsive shock absorption on impact.
•Discrete Heel unit is a component of IGS that provides excellent shock absorption in the heel.
MIDSOLE
•Solyte is an ultra light, top-of-the-line midsole that delivers durable and responsive cushioning.
•Guidance Line is a vertical flex groove in the forefoot for improved gait efficiency.
•DuoMax Support System uses a dual-density material in the midfoot to reduce over pronation.
•Space Trusstic System utilizes a gender-specific, thermal plastic midfoot unit for natural foot movement and increased torsional rigidity.
•Impact Guidance System (IGS) design creates a smooth and balanced heel-to-toe transition.
UPPER
•Open mesh on the upper provides breathable coverage.
•Personal Heel Fit (PHF) uses a two layer memory foam lining in the heel collar to provide a individualized fit.
•Asymmetrical Lacing Design better follows the shape of the foot for an improved fit.
•Biomorphic Fit Upper is a stretch material in the forefoot that moves with the foot to reduce irritation.
•Heel Clutching System uses an exoskeletal structure that wraps the heel for a secure fit.
•ComforDry Sockliner is made with anti-bacterial material to reduce odor and moisture and provide additional cushioning.
•Strobel Last with the upper stitched to Solyte 55 Foam, for enhanced cushioning and a moderately soft underfoot feel.
OUTSOLE
•Asics High Abrasion Rubber (AHAR) in the heel is made of carbon rubber for exceptional durability.
•DuraSponge Outsole in the forefoot is made from a blown AHAR compound, for responsive cushioning and flexibility.
