Shoe of the week: ASICS Gel Kayano 27

Shoe of the week: ASICS Gel Kayano 27
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Posted on 16-07-2020

The ASICS Gel Kayano 27 is the latest interaction of the longest and most legendary saga of the Japanese firm for pronator runners. A benchmark for completing the longest and most demanding distances with excellent cushioning, stability and protection. More than enough reasons to highlight it as Runnea's shoe of the week, don't you think?

Shoe of the week: ASICS Gel Kayano 27, maximum cushioning

This new update brings with it major changes aimed at improving the runner's experience. A running shoe that includes the most cutting-edge ASICS technologies aimed at offering greater fluidity in the tread and a more natural ride in the race.

Optimized for upper-mid to heavy pronator runners, the ASICS Gel Kayano 27 remains true to the essence of this successful series: offering maximum cushioning along with excellent support and support on the run.

ASICS Gel Kayano 27, its most outstanding innovations

The ASICS Gel Kayano 27 incorporates the most cutting-edge technologies and materials from the Japanese company. Technologies such as FlyteFoam foam or the Dynamic Duomax system, already present in previous models, or innovative applications such as the Gender Specific Trusstic system, a system specifically designed to meet the individual biomechanical needs of male and female runners, are featured in this 27th edition.

Shoe of the week: ASICS Gel Kayano 27, pronator runners

But what are the most outstanding technologies of these Gel Kayano 27?

  • Maximum cushioning from the FlyteFoam midsole, which provides exceptional energy return during the run and a smoother, more fluid stride. In addition, the removable EVA insole further accentuates the feeling of comfort.
  • Impeccable shock absorption during running. The renewed and improved version of the classic ASICS GEL actively collaborates to ensure superior shock absorption.
  • Stability and support; the hallmark of the Gel Kayano series. This benchmark for overpronators offers excellent support and stability during running. The Duomax system evolves in order to offer more advanced support.

In addition, this new interaction implements additional flexible grooves in the heel area for a softer feel during toe-off and landing phases!

Shoe of the week: ASICS Gel Kayano 27, fluidity of stride

ASICS Gel Kayano 27 Runner Profile

This is one of the best-selling shoes for overpronators. A model that stands out for its excellent cushioning capacity along with permanent stability and support. Optimized for runners of medium-high and high weight, they offer a quality response in all types of distances.

However, it should be noted that they have been designed for long distances at leisurely paces; runs that exceed 4:30-5:30 minutes per kilometer.

In addition, this is a shoe designed for heel runners, hence the extra reinforcement in this strategic area of the shoe.

What are the highlights of the new ASICS Gel Kayano 27?

Shoe of the week: ASICS Gel Kayano 27, strengths

There are many strong points to highlight in this latest interaction of the longest running saga of ASICS Running. A model that evolves over time and is updated and reinvented to offer a response adapted to the demands of the most demanding overpronators.

Aspects to highlight both aesthetically and technologically that are successfully integrated into this ambitious silhouette.

More efficient running

ASICS Running 's continued commitment to innovation has paid off! The Gel Kayano 27 is a true reflection of this, a silhouette that is constantly evolving to adapt to new times without giving up its essence.

Shoe of the week: ASICS Gel Kayano 27, stability

Offering maximum cushioning, stability and running support continues to be the maxim of this top-of-the-line cushioning running shoe. In this latest update, the product designers' efforts are focused on improving the user's running experience even further. Ensuring a more natural ride and a more fluid stride is possible, as demonstrated by the Gel Kayano 27.

Redesigned upper

A constant evolution that is also reflected in the aesthetics. The latest member of the successful Kayano saga features an innovative upper compared to the previous model; the ASICS Gel Kayano 26. A redesign that includes a multi-directional engineered mesh for superior breathability and permanent comfort on the most demanding runs!

ASICS Gel Kayano 27, a benchmark for overpronators

The arrival on the market of the new ASICS Gel Kayano 27 arouses great interest from the Japanese company's followers and pronator runners. A launch that is always news because it is the longest running saga of the Japanese firm and a benchmark for those runners who demand greater support and stability in the race. Without renouncing to offer maximum cushioning in the race, this model, optimized for long distances at a relaxed pace, evolves and successfully adapts to the new times.

Updated aesthetics combined with a smoother and more efficient ride for a superior running experience! Undoubtedly, this latest update confirms the presence of the Kayano saga as an undisputed reference for overpronators. This model, which has a 10 mm drop, is already on sale with an RRP of 180€.

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