ASICS Gel-Kayano 31 Running Shoes
A true ASICS legend that's been around for decades, the Gel-Kayano 31 is a true revolution. This edition delivers a Kaizen-style improvement on the Gel-Kayano 30 with innovative stability and support.
Engineered Mesh Upper
Optimising breathability and keeping the shoes lightweight, the Gel-Kayano 31 has an improved, engineered mesh upper using 50% recycled polyester. These lightweight materials supply feet with constant fresh air, keeping them cool during your run. Utilising strategic perforations, the shoes provide feet with improved ventilation, to prevent feet from overheating during long runs. These materials provide next-to-skin comfort and reduce the need for additional overlays, to prevent irritation or chafing. Moisture-wicking properties keep feet dry by preventing the growth of sweat to help keep them fresher for longer. This updated upper has a modernised knit collar construction, creating a luxurious step-in experience. The collar design sits comfortably against your foot to prevent irritation or chafing from occurring, as well as, ensures the shoes remain secure. This has been paired with an advanced pull tab for easy on-and-off access. The shoes have a traditional lace-up system, keeping feet locked in and preventing in-shoe slipping.
FF Blast Plus Eco Midsole
Using one of ASICS' lightest and most energetic foam compounds, the Gel-Kayano 31 utilises an FF Blast Plus Eco. Complemented with cloud-like softness and 24% bio content, the midsole has outstanding softness to contribute to cushioned strides and a comfortable running experience. This eco-conscious outsole provides your feet with a soft landing, and an excellent level of return to ensure energetic strides. Its reinforced, organic fibres let the material bounce back to its original shape after every run, so you can train harder, more frequently, for longer without the worry your shoes might not be able to take it. Working alongside this, the shoes have PureGEL technology in the rearfoot, which is lighter in weight and approximately 65% softer than conventional ASICS' GEL technology. This helps to deliver enhanced shock absorption and promotes smooth transition, to reduce injuries and keep you comfortable, stride after stride. The Gel-Kayano 31 uses ASICS' 4D Guidance System, which guides your foot through every step with adaptive on-demand stability. Instead of bracing your feet to restrict movement, the system works with your movements, providing stability when and where needed. In addition to its other features, the shoes incorporate four dimensions of stability. These are; a wider platform for enhanced stability, length due to the full-length lateral midsole groove, depth that allows your foot to be cradled on the platform, and time due to the soft and bouncy medial piece. All these dimensions work together to ensure that your foot spends less time in overpronation.
Hybrid ASICSGRIP Outsole
Utilising a combination of ASICS' ASICSGRIP and AHARPLUS materials in the right places, the outsoles of the Gel-Kayano 31s provide you with an excellent grip. The shoes have a durable outsole, which provides a soft grip. ASICS' High Abrasion Rubber is a tough rubber compound used in heavy-contact or high-wear areas Helping to reduce excessive wear. The high abrasion outsole provides a strong grip and works to protect itself from damage and prevent you from losing control and slipping. This excellent compound provides you with grip and traction on multiple surfaces and has been designed with strategically placed lugs, to enhance the grip further. The outsole enhances natural foot flexion for easy, unhindered paces whilst the flex grooves work with the rubber outsole to provide underfoot traction.