Footwear - Cushion
Impact forces acting on the body during walking and running can reach an excess of three times an individual’s body weight. The human body disperses these impact forces via plantar fat pads under the foot, muscle function and joint movement in the lower limb. However, with playing surfaces becoming progressively harder and a decline in ideal biomechanics, ASICS developers have dedicated themselves to finding ways to use cushioning systems to help the body’s natural shock absorbers by reducing the impact forces experienced by the foot and leg.
However, depending on foot type, different people have different cushioning requirements. Someone with a high arch and a rigid foot will require a different cushioning system than someone with a flat foot who requires a firmer base to remain injury free. Developers at ASCIS have taken this into consideration and designed different cushioning systems for different feet.
Cushioning Technologies
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Plus3
3mm of additional midsole height at heel on womens models helps relieve strain on achilles tendon to improve comfort.
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Discreet Sole
An more flexible outsole construction that utilises discreet pods to allow more natural function of the foot on uneven surfaces.
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GEL Front
Shock absorbing material placed in midsole of shoe.
Shape of units designed for special function.
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GEL Front-Rear
Shock absorbing material placed in midsole of shoe.
Shape of units designed for special function.
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GEL Rear
Shock absorbing material placed in midsole of shoe.
Shape of units designed for special function.
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Gender Specific Cushioning
Separate piece of material that is in the forefoot of the midsole. The womens piece is softer compared to mens, allowing the lighter frame of women to feel cushioning available in forefoot.
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Removable Sockliner
An EVA or SpEVA sockliner moulded to the shape of the foot, which can be removed to accommodate a medical orthotic.
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SpEVA Lasting 65
Employs 65 degree hardness SpEVA Lasting material
for firmer, more stable platform feel
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SpEVA Midsole
Midsole material that improves bounce back characteristics
and decrease midsole breakdown
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SpEVA Lasting 55
Employs 55 degree hardness SpEVA Lasting material
for soft but stable platform feel
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SpEVA Lasting 45
Employs 45 degree hardness SpEVA Lasting material
for soft platform feel
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HG10mm
Shifts body mass forward reducing strain on lower limbs
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2 Density Midsole
A newly designed midsole with two densities to be lightweight, but still delivering excellent performance and ride.