The GEL-PULSE™ 16 running shoe is comfortable and ideal for an enjoyable running experience. Its lightweight cushioning lets you run further without weighing you down.
The shoe’s Rearfoot GEL™ technology improves comfort by providing impact absorption to reduce stress on your joints during your run. And its FLYTEFOAM™ midsole provides good shock absorption for a comfortable, cushioned running experience. Plus, its breathable upper is lightweight and helps keep your feet cool during runs for added comfort.
What makes GEL-PULSE™ 16 running shoe comfortable?
- Rearfoot GEL™ technology improves comfort by offering impact absorption.
- Lightweight FLYTEFOAM™ midsole cushioning provides good shock absorption.
- Lightweight, breathable upper helps keep feet cool during runs.
What else makes the GEL-PULSE™ 16 shoe a good choice?
This shoe is designed with lightweight comfort in mind - we’ve spent endless hours testing it at our Institute of Sport Science (ISS) in Japan. The GEL-PULSE™ 16 running shoe includes additional technical features to support you during your runs, which you’ll find listed under ‘Tech & Features’ below.
Designed For Neutral Underpronation
Neutral
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Foot Type
Normal size arches -
Push Off
There is even distribution from the front of the foot. -
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. -
Underpronation
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Foot Type
High arches -
Push Off
The pressure is on smaller toes on outside of foot. -
How your foot contacts the ground
The outer side of the heel hits the ground at an increased angle with little or no normal pronation, causing a large transmission of shock through the lower leg. -
- Rearfoot GEL technologyImproves softness and shock absorption to reduce impact.
- FLYTEFOAM cushioningHelps create a lightweight and comfortable feel.
- Engineered mesh upperHelps improve breathability to keep feet cool during runs for added comfort.
- ORTHOLITE HYBRID MAXLITE socklinerProvides step-in comfort and helps keep feet dry by controlling moisture.
- AHARPLUS heel plug rubberHelps improve durability.
- Designed with the environment in mindWe’ve made the shoe’s upper with recycled plastic, and we’ve used less water and reduced our carbon emissions while producing the shoe’s sock liner. Better for you, better for the environment.