Footwear - Support
Pronation during gait is important as it allows the human lower limb to absorb and transmit the shock associated with walking and running. However, ASICS recognises that not everyone is blessed with perfect biomechanics. In fact, research has suggested that between 70 to 85% of people have biomechanical inefficiencies and as such are placing undue amounts of stress on their lower limb resulting in either injury or poor performance. With this in mind the developers at ASICS strive to produce technical componentry that encourages the foot to follow a more neutral path during locomotion. This facilitates healthier biomechanics and thus results in less stress on the body.
Support Technologies
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Trusstic System™
Moulded component under the midfoot area. Provides over-pronation control in combination with extremely contoured midsoles. Also reduces the weight of the shoe.
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SpEVA®
Proprietary midsole material that improves bounce back characteristics and decreases midsole breakdown.
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Slip Last
Used for lightweight/racing developments. The upper is wrapped and stitched directly to the midsole allowing for flexibility and lightweight.
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EVA Last
This shoe is lasted with EVA.
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Space Trusstic System
The new ASICS Space Trusstic system works with the complex functions of the foot to facilitate Windlass Mechanics.
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Stability Cradle
A reinforced EVA component contoured to provide medial and lateral stability.
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SpEVA® Lasting 45
The proprietary midsole material takes on a new role as a lasting technology, enhancing comfort by improved cushioning through the use of three different densities. 45 density for high cushion and flexibility.
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SpEVA® Lasting 65
The proprietary midsole material takes on a new role as a lasting technology, enhancing comfort by improved cushioning through the use of three different densities. 65 density for increased stiffness thus limiting midsole deformation.
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Combination Last
Board lasting in the heel area for stability and slip lasting in the forefoot for flexibility.
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Racing Last
Built on ASICS' Racing Last
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Soft Top DuoMax
Derived from our Gender specific studies to make sport a more comfortable and safer place for women. This next generation DuoMax employs a thin, softer layer that sits on top of the main stability component in the midsole. This provides greater comfort and enhanced gait efficiency to female athletes.
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Solyte™ Lasting 65
ASICS new proprietary midsole material takes on a new role as a lasting technology, enhancing comfort by improved cushioning through the use of three different densities: 65 density for increased stiffness thus limiting midsole deformation.
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Solyte™ Lasting 45
ASICS new proprietary midsole material takes on a new role as a lasting technology, enhancing comfort by improved cushioning through the use of three different densities: 45 density for high cushion and flexibility.
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Solyte™ Lasting 55
ASICS new proprietary midsole material takes on a new role as a lasting technology, enhancing comfort by improved cushioning through the use of three different densities: 55 density for increased stiffness to boost the spring rate.
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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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DuoMax
ASICS exclusive stabilising system. A dual density midsole with the harder EVA on the medial side, starting in the centre of the midsole in a diagonal course to provide smooth over-pronation control.
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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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Californian Last
Board lasting in the heel area for stability and slip lasting in the forefoot for flexibility.
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10mm Heel Gradient
Shifts body mass forward reducing strain on lower limbs.
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SpEVA® Lasting 55
The proprietary midsole material takes on a new role as a lasting technology, enhancing comfort by improved cushioning through the use of three different densities. 55 density for increased stiffness to boost the spring rate.
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Standard Last
Built on ASICS' Standard Last.
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+3 Midsole
Also a consequence from our Gender studies - ASICS scientists have used 3mm of additional midsole height (at the heel) on women’s models to help relieve possible strain on the Achilles tendon. Making sport a more comfortable and safer place for women.
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Guidance Line
The Guidance Line is a physical separation of the midsole. This vertical flex groove decouples the tooling and helps reproduce consistent load transfer at propulsion. IGS Adaptive Technology at its best.
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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.