ASICS Women's NOVABLAST 4 Running Shoe

The engineered woven upper of this item offers advanced stretch, ventilation, and durability. The tongue wing construction features added stretch to improve the fit and reduce tongue movement. The gusseted tongue wing fit system enhances the midfoot fit and reduces tongue sliding. The FF BLAST PLUS ECO cushioning, made with approximately 20% bio-based content, helps provide cloud-like comfort. The trampoline-inspired outsole design helps provide a more responsive bounce back.

The AHAR outsole rubber improves the outsole's durability. The product is designed for road use and has an 8mm heel drop. It weighs 225g/7.9oz and provides neutral support with maximum cushioning.

Underpronation, also known as supination, is a foot type where the outside of the heel hits the ground at an increased angle with minimal pronation, causing shock to the lower leg. This results in pressure on the outer toes during push-off and can lead to conditions like plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and ankle strain. Individuals with high arches often exhibit this foot type.

Neutral foot type is characterized by the foot landing on the outside of the heel and then rolling inward to absorb impact on the body. The push-off experience even distribution from the front of the foot, and the risk of injury is less likely due to effective shock absorption, though not impossible. Individuals with normal-sized arches often have this foot type.

Overpronation is a foot type where the foot lands on the outside of the heel and then rolls inward, transferring excess weight. This results in pressure mainly on the big toe and second toe during push-off, and can lead to conditions like shin splints, plantar fasciitis, bunions, and heel spurs. Individuals with low arches or flat feet often exhibit this foot type.

The product offers different key benefits and underfoot feels: - Stability: A stable ride with controlled impact and smooth transitions, guiding the foot to the best position to help prevent injury. Similar shoes: GT-1000, TRABUCO CUSHION. - Comfort: Cushioning to prioritize soft landings and impact absorption, helping maintain comfort on longer runs. Similar shoes: GEL-PULSE, TRABUCO MAX BOUNCE. - Energy Return: Bouncy, trampoline-like feel in every step, with energy return that propels the user forward. Similar shoes: SUPERBLAST, DYNABLAST. - Racing: Lightweight, responsive feel for a fast start and faster finish, helping conserve energy when every second counts. Similar shoes: METASPEED, MAGIC SPEED.

The product is available in various pack quantities, sock heights, and additional features such as added stretch over the arch, padding from toe to heel, moisture-wicking, and seamless toebox.

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