Product Description
From 5Ks to full marathons, the GEL-KAYANO™ 31 shoe is designed to provide advanced stability and cushioning properties with less weight. The new 4D GUIDANCE SYSTEM™ helps provide adaptive stability via the shoe's wider basinets, increase heel bevel/forefoot flare, and arch recovery pod. Placed on the inside of the midsole, this adaptive foam helps position your arch for a more balanced stride. We also updated the midsole with FF BLAST™ PLUS ECO cushioning. With approx. 24% bio-based content, this material helps create cloud-like softness in every step. Pure GEL™ technology is strategically positioned below the heel and is 65% softer than standard GEL™ technology. Now you can make your distance training feel surprisingly smooth.
Product Tech & Materials
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Engineered stretch knit upper improves breathability
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External back heel counter helps keep the foot stable and provide a more comfortable stride
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4D GUIDANCE SYSTEM™ feature
Helps create adaptive stability for a more balanced stride -
Rearfoot Pure GEL® technology
Helps provide lightweight cushioning and softer landings -
FF BLAST™ PLUS ECO cushioning is made with approximately 20% bio-based content and helps provide cloud-like comfort
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OrthoLite™ X-55 sock liner
Improves comfort -
Reflective details
Designed to help improve visibility -
AHAR®PLUS™ heel plug
Improves the outsole durability -
At least 75% of the shoe’s main upper material is made with recycled materials to reduce waste and carbon emissions
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The sock liner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology
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Vegan Friendly: For this product, no materials of animal origin are applied in the design and material selection stages, including: the yarns, glues or other adhesives applied in the product. *The product is not certified as vegan by an independent third party.
Pronation
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Normal size arches
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There is even distribution from the front of the foot.
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Less likely due to effective shock absorption, but neutral runners are not immune to injury.
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The foot lands on outside of the heel, then rolls inward (pronates) to absorb shock and support body weight.
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Low arches or flat feet
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Big toe and second toe do majority of the work.
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Shin splints, plantar fasciitis, bunions, heel spurs.
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The foot lands on outside of heel, then rolls inward (pronates) excessively, transferring weight to inner edge instead of ball of the foot.
