Men's Gel-Kayano 31

Adaptive stability and improved traction in every step.

Move your mind with the GEL-KAYANO® 31 shoe’s adaptive stability and premium comfort. ​​The 4D GUIDANCE SYSTEM™ helps provide adaptive stability. This helps you experience a more supportive and balanced stride during your distance training. ​​

Its midsole implements FF BLAST™ PLUS ECO cushioning and PureGEL™ technology. These features make your distance training feel surprisingly smooth and comfortable.​

Style #: 1011B867

Specs

• Surface: Road
• Heel Drop: 10 mm
• Weight: 305 g/10.7 oz
• Support Neutral, Stability
• Cushion Maximum

Pronation

Designed For NeutralOverpronation

Neutral

• Foot Type
  Normal size arches
• Push Off
  There is even distribution from the front of the foot.
• Considered Injuries
  Less likely due to effective shock absorption, but neutral runners are not immune to injury.
• How your foot contacts the ground
  The foot lands on outside of the heel, then rolls inward (pronates) to absorb shock and support body weight.

Overpronation

• Foot Type
  Low arches or flat feet
• Push Off
  Big toe and second toe do majority of the work.
• Considered Injuries
  Shin splints, plantar fasciitis, bunions, heel spurs.
• How your foot contacts the ground
  The foot lands on outside of heel, then rolls inward (pronates) excessively, transferring weight to inner edge instead of ball of the foot.

Tech & Materials

• Engineered mesh upperImproves breathability
• Knit heel pull tabFor easy on and off
• 4D GUIDANCE SYSTEM™ featureHelps create adaptive stability for a more balanced stride
• Rearfoot PureGEL™ technologyHelps provide lightweight cushioning and softer landings
• FF BLAST™ PLUS ECO cushioning is made with approximately 20% bio-based content and helps provide cloud-like comfortOrthoLite™ X-55 sockliner
• Improves comfortReflective details
• Designed to help improve visibilityHybrid ASICSGRIP™
• Improves the outsole gripThe sockliner 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