ASICS Men's GEL-Kayano Lite Running Shoes

The GEL-KAYANO Lite model is a new addition to ASICS' performance running line. Like its namesake, this shoe provides excellent underfoot comfort and added support designed to facilitate an efficient toe-off. Featuring an engineered mesh upper crafted with recycled materials, the shoe also includes minimal overlays that target support where it's needed most.

To slow the rate of pronation, ASICS has created specific deformable shapes on the top of the midsole through their 3D SPACE CONSTRUCTION technology. Additionally, the flared geometry of the midsole provides the right amount of support. A concave shape on the lateral heel and a convex shape on the medial heel help generate more compression during the landing phase, increasing the resistance when the foot starts rolling inward at mid-stance. The wider base in the shoe's heel and forefoot also provide more surface area to create a stable landing and toe-off.

The GEL-KAYANO Lite shoe is helping ASICS take a step toward more sustainable manufacturing without compromising performance. The shoe's key features include:

REARFOOT AND FOREFOOT GEL TECHNOLOGY CUSHIONING SYSTEM: Attenuates shock during impact and toe-off phases, and allows movement in multiple planes as the foot transitions through the gait cycle.

AGAR SPONGE: ASICS' high abrasion resistant (AHAR) rubber on the outsole that is softer and lighter to deliver a plush ride, flexibility, and overall comfort.

FLYTEFOAM MIDSOLE TECHNOLOGY: ASICS' FlyteFoam technology provides exceptional bounce back and responsiveness, utilizing organic super fibers to help reduce packing out that traditionally happens with softer, low-density foams.

In terms of customer reviews, the GEL-KAYANO Lite has received an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 95 reviews, 4.5 out of 5 stars from 194 reviews, and 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,793 reviews.

The GEL-KAYANO Lite is priced at $149.99, while other ASICS performance running shoes, such as the EVORIDE, DYNABLAST, GEL-QUANTUM INFINITY, and GEL-KAYANO 27, range from $115.00 to $119.95.

When selecting the right ASICS shoe, it's important to consider your pronation type, which can be underpronation (supination), neutral, or overpronation. The GEL-KAYANO Lite is designed for neutral pronation, where the foot lands on the outside of the heel and then rolls inward (pronates) to absorb shock and support body weight.

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