GEL-KAYANO™ 28

The GEL-KAYANO™ 28 is the "lead" ship in the frontal plane, protection shoe category. The 3D influence in tooling has enabled the DUOMAX™ midsole to become dynamic, meaning one piece of FLYTEFOAM™ can now seamlessly integrate increased density at the desired medial site. The trusstic is now incorporated snugly into the midsole instead of overlying it. The external heel cradle wraps the base of the heel and talonavicular region and is a reassuring stimulus when running under fatigue.

The GEL-KAYANO™ 28 caters for gender specificity, moulding an extra 3mm heel height and greater forefoot flex grooves in the outsole for women, supporting sagittal function at the ankle and great toe joint. The shoe is plush thanks to underfoot FLYTEFOAM™ Blast, and a quality sock liner and last. The rearfoot gel and forefoot twist gel under 1st MPJoint enable the shoe to respond with increased intensity. Pace change is a core characteristic of the middle age generation. As tendon elasticity and strength reduce, muscle mass and stamina lessen, and recovery now takes longer. We run with less landing height impact, slower toe off and less overall speed.

The GEL-KAYANO™ 28’s unique trait is that it performs at both a vigorous pace and a jog pace. The midsole deforms and responds well under both conditions and the forefoot flexes easily under a more laboured take off as well as one with greater intensity. This gives confidence to the middle-aged runner who trains at a jog place but can choose to incorporate interval training with confidence and comfort.