GEL-KAYANO 16

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After its predecessor won the Runner’s World Shoe of the Year Award 2009, the GEL-KAYANO 16 continues to live up to its reputation as the top structured cushioning shoe on the market. The shoe's blend of cushioning and support is perfect for the mild to moderate over-pronator. This edition introduces Guidance Line, a groove along the outsole which encourages a more efficient gait – even when fatigue sets in. The women's model also features Soft Top DuoMax, a pillow-soft layer combining with DuoMax, and Gender Specific Space Trusstic to deliver a fantastic platform feel. The GEL-KAYANO 16 is ideal for long training runs, providing both the support and comfort runners need.

Product Code: T050N
Price: LVL117.99
Sizes: 5-13
Color Code: 0103
Color: White/Pink/Yellow
Weight: 300 grams

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Ideal Pronation

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Neutral
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Made For

Women

(Also available for: Men)

Technologies

Soft Top DuoMax

Soft Top Duomax is a softer top layer of the Duomax midsole. Together with the Gender Specific Space Trusstic, Soft Top Duomax accommodates for fluctuations in women's hormonal levels which cause the foot arches to be lowered, creating more pressure on the plantar fascia. By using a lower-density material, Soft Top Duomax provides a more comfortable transition from heel strike to toe-off without sacrificing stability.

Plus3

Plus3 refers to a 3mm raise of the heel compared to the forefoot. The effect this has is to reduce strain on the Achilles tendon. As women's hormonal levels fluctuate during their monthly cycle, the Achilles tendon becomes lax or stretches, increasing the potential for injury. Plus3 reduces the load and tension on the Achilles tendon and reduces the risk of injuries.

ComforDry Sockliner

The ComforDry Sockliner provides the optimum cushioning performance that creates a cooler, drier and healthier shoe environment.

I.G.S.

The Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.) is an ASICS design philosophy. It aims to make shoe components from rear to midfoot and forefoot to work together effectively to allow the body to perform in a natural manner. ASICS designers strive to compliment, not correct, how the legs and feet move.

Space Trusstic

The Space Trusstic System is an advanced system that creates a pocket between the Trusstic System device and the midsole, allowing for greater midsole deformation and more efficient foot function.

Forefoot GEL

ASICS GEL is a silicone-based cushioning system designed to meet the needs of both professional and recreational athletes. Forefoot GEL reduces the loading forces as the foot moves into propulsion, improving performance and minimising the risk of injury.

Rearfoot GEL

ASICS GEL is a silicone-based cushioning system designed to meet the needs of both professional and recreational athletes. Rearfoot GEL provides cushioning in all directions, absorbs impact forces and helps to stabilise the foot during heel contact.

Gender Specific Forefoot Cushioning

Gender Specific Forefoot Cushioning refers to the inclusion of specially formulated Solyte material in the forefoot. The material's density is reduced, allowing the female foot to compress it sufficiently and benefit fully from the bounce-back qualities of Solyte. Traditionally, women's running shoes contained cushioning material of the same density as men's. However, as women are usually lighter than men, the female foot would not fully compress the material, resulting in a less than optimal ride. Gender Specific Forefoot Cushioning addresses this issue and provides women with a more comfortable and responsive ride. The cushioning material, located under the ball of the foot and extending across the width of the shoe, also acts as an efficient shock absorber.

Guidance Line

Guidance Line places a visible groove in the mid and outsole that follows the foot's center of pressure from heel to toe. The result is a more adaptive running platform, creating a smoother transition from heel strike to toe-off with each stride. Automatic Guidance Line thus helps runners to maintain a natural, efficient gait, especially over long distances.

Plus3

Soft Top DuoMax

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