【Running Shoes Recommended 2023/Jogging Shoes/Cushioning Running Shoes】GEL-KAYANO is the most popular and top-level jogging shoe of ASICS. Since the first generation was born in 1993, it is caused by flat feet or excessive valgus (pronation) of the soles of the feet. The designed arch support design can be said to last for a long time. After 30 years, the brand has undergone a major change for GEL-KAYANO 30, which has also made the difference between KAYANO and GEL-NIMBUS, another flagship jogging shoe of the brand, more and more obvious. I believe it has answered many runners’ questions about “the difference between KAYANO and NIMBUS”. doubt.
As the ace of ASICS stable jogging shoes, entering the 30th anniversary, GEL-KAYANO 30 has ushered in a major reform, no longer purely hardening the arch position to prevent the inclination of the soles of the feet (for example, the 29th generation of LITETRUSS uses high-density foam on the inner side of the palm Support the arch), but use the new 4D technology in the entire midsole (heel to forefoot):
1. Heel: Increase the curvature of the heel
2. Inside the middle palm: a special piece of rubber cut with a new geometry supports the arch of the foot
3. Overall width: rubber outsole with widened heel, middle palm and forefoot
4. Use for a long time: the rubber is adaptable, it can be adjusted with the runners’ steps, and it can be used for a long time without stepping on it
The text description may be abstract. The following picture shows the difference between GEL-KAYANO 30 and the previous generation. Runners can imagine that GEL-KAYANO 30 is like a wide boat, which just covers the soles of the feet:
[Running shoe recommendation 2023]The midsole of ASICS GEL-KAYANO 30 (left) is significantly wider than that of GEL-KAYANO 29 (right), pay special attention to the position of the arch on the inner side of the middle palm. (provided by public relations, online pictures)
In fact, ASICS is not the first brand to use widening but not stiffening technology to manufacture supportive running shoe midsoles. HOKA can be said to be a pioneer in this area, but it is well known that Japanese brands have always been stable and have guaranteed quality. GEL-KAYANO 30 In this reform, in addition to widening the midsole, it also greatly increased the thickness. The thickness of the heel and forefoot of the midsole changed from 25mm/15mm in the 29th generation to 40mm/30mm, but the weight only increased from 10.5 ounces to 10.7 Anshi, thanks to the lightweight FF Blast+ ECO midsole material.
Long-distance running coach and running shoe expert Yang Zhaolin summed up his impressions: “The running shoes are bigger but the weight is only slightly increased. In other words, the shock absorption is better than before. In the past, KAYANO had to be “a lot of weight” in order to feel the midsole. “Soft and soft”, but this generation has clearly felt the luxurious comfort of the midsole when stepping on the ground. “
The heel of GEL-KAYANO 30 also omits the signature heel clutch hard shell, and the exposed cushioning GEL material is also completely stored in the midsole.
[Running shoe recommendation 2023]Compared with ASICS GEL-KAYANO 30 (left) and GEL-KAYANO 29 (right), the former has a wider midsole and just wraps around the sole of the foot. (Provided by public relations, online pictures)[Running shoe recommendation 2023]ASICS GEL-KAYANO 30 is compared with GEL-KAYANO 29. The cushioning GEL of the latter is still exposed (the heel is transparent blue), and the new generation is completely placed in the midsole. (Provided by public relations, online pictures)[Running shoes recommended 2023]ASICS GEL-KAYANO 30 cushioning PURE GEL. (Photo by Li Siyong)
Although the midsole is softer than before, due to the significantly increased width to support the soles of the feet, Yang Zhaolin believes that the midsole of the current generation of GEL-KAYANO is still stable, and the soles of the feet will not swing left and right when running. This is also the same as GEL-KAYANO. Another ace of the brand jogging shoes GEL-NIMBUS respectively.
Long-distance running coach and running shoe expert Yang Zhaolin. (Photo by Li Siyong)
Many runners will ask, what is the difference between the top jogging shoes of ASICS? GEL-KAYANO is a stable running shoe suitable for flat feet, while GEL-NIMBUS is a neutral running shoe suitable for normal foot shapes. As long as you look down vertically, you can see that the midsole of GEL-NIMBUS is much narrower than that of GEL-KAYANO. GEL-NIMBUS has no special device to support the arch of the foot, so there is no need to specially widen the midsole.
[Running shoe recommendation 2023]The midsole of ASICS GEL-NIMBUS (left) is obviously narrower than that of GEL-KAYANO (right), and the inner position of the middle palm is not specially set to support the arch of the foot. (Photographed by Li Siyong)[Running Shoes Recommendation 2023]From this angle, it is obvious that the midsole widths of ASICS GEL-KAYANO 30 (right) and GEL-NIMBUS (left) are different. (Photo by Li Siyong)
So how does it feel to use it? Yang Zhaolin said: “Wearing GEL-NIMBUS, you won’t have the feeling of GEL-KAYANO that the soles of the feet are fully supported, and the material is also slightly soft. Always neutral running shoes are not designed for people with flat feet. Runners can already stabilize themselves by relying on their own strength. The soles of the feet are tight, so the most important thing about the materials of running shoes is not the cleanliness, but the comfort.”
RUNDERFUL held the GEL-KAYANO 30 trial run a few days ago, starting from Nina Plaza in Tsuen Wan to run Qinggong. (provided by PR)
In addition to GEL-KAYANO 30, GT-4000 is also a stable jogging shoe of ASICS, and retains the traditional design. As for other brands, New Balance’s Fresh Foam X 860 and adidas’ Solar Boost are also top stable jogging shoes.
【Running shoes recommendation 2023】adidas SOLARBOOST 5. (Official website picture)[Running Shoes Recommended 2023]New Balance Fresh Foam X 860. (Official website picture)[Running Shoes Recommended 2023]ASICS GT-4000. (Official website picture)
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