The i-Run team says
Redesigned, the Asics Gel-Kayano 30 Lite-Show shoe for women returns in a new version that is more comfortable for your running workouts across all distances up to the marathon. This stability-focused shoe allows you to run longer on roads and trails.
Gel-Kayano 30 Lite-Show , for what type of athlete, what use, what distance, and what surface ?
This model caters to various profiles of runners, whether they are occasional practitioners, beginners, or experienced. Designed for maximum comfort and stability to ensure greater foot support, this shoe is suitable for both neutral and overpronating strides. It supports the arch of the foot to correct inward foot tilting, characteristic of overpronation.
Suited for your regular running workouts, recovery sessions, and long non-competitive runs, it accompanies you on roads and trails.
Versatile, this shoe is suitable for all distances, although its strengths particularly suit long distances up to the marathon.
Gel-Kayano 30 Lite-Show from Asics, for what use ?
+ Designed for your moderate-paced running sessions, it offers excellent support to keep your foot well-supported over the kilometers. This shoe adapts to all types of runners and distances.
- The Asics Gel-Kayano 30 is not focused on speed and interval training. For this purpose, you would prefer the Asics Metaspeed Sky+.
Why choose the Gel Kayano 30 Lite-Show ?
This flagship model from Asics, known to be the most stable of the brand, has many advantages:
- Its reflective details: increased visibility
- Its upper more waterproof and warmer than the classic version
- Its additional toe cap: protection against rain and snow
- Its unique design adapts to the runner's stride for added stability: limits overpronation by placing your foot in an optimal position.
- Its plush cushioning reduces shocks upon impact for smooth landings.
- Its dynamic foam provides powerful rebound.
- Its pronounced heel bevel ensures controlled impacts with each landing.
- Its eco-friendly breathable upper: the upper part of the shoe that wraps around the foot.
Asics Gel-Kayano 30 Lite-Show , what's new ?
This completely redesigned new version brings many improvements compared to the previous model, the Asics Gel-Kayano 29:
- A new midfoot support system and an expanded outsole: stabilizes and allows smooth foot roll.
- A new gel-based technology at the inner heel: optimal absorption of impacts with the ground and flexibility.
- A higher durable foam (20% more foam than the previous version): lightweight and superior energy return.
- A molded midsole: better lateral compression.
- An upper that offers optimized ventilation.
- A redesigned outsole for better grip on dry and wet surfaces.
Key features of the Asics Gel-Kayano 30 Lite-Show shoe:
- Drop: 10 mm
- Cushioning: the dynamic foam promises efficient cushioning and maximum rebound. At the heel, Asics iconic gel effectively absorbs shocks and ensures smooth transitions. The midsole provides optimal support with a firm foam unit that holds and positions your foot with each stride.
- Upper: composed of 100% recycled polyester, its stretchy lightweight mesh upper adjusts perfectly to your foot while offering optimal breathability.
- Outsole: equipped with durable rubber, it ensures great durability and reliable grip that secures you on the ground.
- Lite-Show version: reflective details for more visibility and safety
- Removable insole: ideal for hygiene reasons
- Gusseted tongue: adjustment
- Reinforced heel: support
- Reflective details: visibility and safety
- Vegan model
- Upper composed of 100% recycled polyester
- Recycled materials: ecology
- Observed weight at i-Run: 272 g in size 40
- Colors: black, silver, orange and white
Technologies
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AHAR
Asics High Abrasion Resistant Rubber, a blend of different rubbers positioned in impact zones for greater abrasion resistance. It delays the wear of the sole.
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AHAR+
New density in AHAR. Improves cushioning and durability.
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Semelle intérieure Ortholite X-55
The ORTHOLITE? X-55 insole provides runners with a forgiving stride while remaining responsive.
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PureGEL
Technology present at the internal heel level that helps provide light cushioning and softer landings. A softer and updated version of the visible Gel that retains all the properties that made the Gel famous; it is 65% softer.
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FlyteFoam Blast+ ECO
The lightweight FF Blast+ ECO cushioning in the midsole creates softer landings and greater energy return: 20% more foam compared to previous versions. Its environmental impact is reduced, as it contains 24% materials sourced from renewable resources.
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4D Guidance System
The revolutionary 4D Guidance System technology offers maximum stability thanks to four distinct elements: a wider base, a secure fit, lateral grooves, and a midfoot energy rebound system. These elements keep the foot in place with each ground contact and support the foot's motion for longer runs.
Focused on custom and adaptive stability, the midfoot foam unit positions your foot ideally with every stride.
For who and for which use?
Discipline : Running
Gender: Woman
Stability: Extra support
Use:
Intensive
(more than twice a week), Regular
(once or twice a week)
Surface: Road/Trail
Weight of runner: All
Shoe weight: 272g