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. -
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. -
Underpronation
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Foot Type
High arches -
Push Off
The pressure is on smaller toes on outside of foot. -
Considered Injuries
Plantar fasciitis, shin splints, ankle strain. -
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. -
The GEL-SONOMA™ 8 GTX shoe is designed for the great outdoors. It's a durable trail model that's made to provide good grip on off-road surfaces.
With a GORE-TEX™ upper construction, this shoe helps prevent rain and snow from entering the shoe’s interior. It's also functional for improving the shoe's fit and making it more breathable.
Underfoot comfort stems from a full-length AMPLIFOAM+ midsole and GEL® technology unit that's strategically placed where cushioning is needed.
Lastly, the trail-specific outsole is functional for providing advanced traction. Its pattern helps you experience a confident stride on the uphill and downhill sections of challenging terrain.
Style #:
1011B977.002
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- Engineered mesh upperHelps improve breathability
- GORE-TEX™ constructionHelps prevent rain and snow from entering the shoe's interior
- The 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
- AMPLIFOAM™ PLUS technologyCushioning helps create a soft and flexible feeling underfoot
- Rearfoot GEL® technologyImproves impact absorption and creates a softer feeling at footstrike
- Solid rubber outsole