Footwear - Cushion
Impact forces acting on the body during walking and running can reach an excess of three times an individual’s bodyweight. 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.
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 that someone with a flat foot who requires a firmer base to remain injury free. Developers as ASCIS have taken this into consideration and designed different cushioning systems for different feet.
Cushion Technologies
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Impact Guidance System™
The Impact Guidance System is a technical design philosophy that allows the foot to perform in a more natural manner for the intended sport.
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Gender Specific Cushioning
This is an injected and separate piece of Solyte that is in the forefoot of the midsole. The women’s piece is softer (48degree durometer measure) compared to the men’s (53degree). This allows the lighter frame of women to feel the cushioning available in the forefoot of the shoe.
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GEL® Cushioning System
The ASICS GEL System is probably the most famous of all our innovations. To bring about the highest possible shock absorbing effect, the GEL-units are strategically placed in the midsole of the shoe. For the ASICS GEL cushioning system various materials are used. Depending on its function, the GEL-unit contains a siliconebased porous foam, a silicone GEL or a semi-solid silicone substance encapsulated in polyurethane. The shape of the units are also precisely designed to the specific function and position.
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Solyte™
New proprietary midsole material, which is lighter than ASICS’ standard EVA and SpEVA, combined with improved cushioning and durability.
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GEL Rear
The ASICS GEL System is probably the most famous of all our innovations. To bring about the highest possible shock absorbing effect, the GEL-units are strategically placed in the midsole of the shoe. For the ASICS GEL cushioning system various materials are used. Depending on its function, the GEL-unit contains a siliconebased porous foam, a silicone GEL or a semi-solid silicone substance encapsulated in polyurethane. The shape of the units are also precisely designed to the specific function and position.
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SpEVA®
Proprietary midsole material that improves bounce back characteristics and decreases midsole breakdown.
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GEL Front
The ASICS GEL System is probably the most famous of all our innovations. To bring about the highest possible shock absorbing effect, the GEL-units are strategically placed in the midsole of the shoe. For the ASICS GEL cushioning system various materials are used. Depending on its function, the GEL-unit contains a siliconebased porous foam, a silicone GEL or a semi-solid silicone substance encapsulated in polyurethane. The shape of the units are also precisely designed to the specific function and position.