What to Look for in ASICS Running Shoes
Do you log miles on city streets or trek off road? ASICS running shoes include traditional running shoes and trail running styles, which provide specialized features for unpredictable terrain and off-road conditions. ASICS trail running shoes feature aggressive outsoles for added traction and support.
Look for the details that help you make the most of your run, including:
- Multi-directional stretch mesh in the upper for a lockdown fit and breathable feel
- Flexible rubber grooves along the outsole that adapt to your natural movements
- Innovative lightweight gel in midsole that cushions and helps absorb impact
- Inner sockliners that work to lift perspiration from your skin and provide comfort
- Neutral and stability styles available to support your running mechanics
Understanding the mechanics of your run is essential when choosing ASICS running shoes. A runner’s heel typically strikes the ground first. With every strike, the foot rolls slightly inward and the arch flattens to absorb impact. Your foot then rolls slightly to the outside to propel your next step.
Pronation is the foot’s natural inward roll. Neutral pronation absorbs impact for efficient running. Overpronation is the exaggerated form of this inward role. Supination, or underpronation, is the outward roll of the foot.