Asics Gel Kinsei 5

With enhanced comfort and performance, the latest Asics Gel Kinsei 5 takes its flagship model to a new level. With a new seamless upper to provide a personalized fit and comfort, and the new FluidRide midsole technology, resulting a much lighter and more durable with the perfect amount of energy return. All in a great improvement in the Gel Kinsei's fit, feel and ride.

MSRP : US$145
Weight : 11.3 oz / 320 gm
Predecessor : Gel Kinsei 4
Product Cycle : RY.2013.→DY.20XX.
Features : Style : Gender Specific, I.G.S™ : Upper : FluidFit™, Heel Clutch System, ComforDry™ Sockliner, Solyte 45 Strobel Last : Midsole : FluidRide™ Midsole, Gel® Forefoot n Rearfoot, , Discrete Heel Unit, Propulsion Trusstic™ : Outsole : AHAR™, Blown Rubber

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A high mileage daily "Support" trainer with maximum features.

History : Gel Kinsei Series : Kinsei 5('13), Kinsei 4('11), Kinsei 3('09), Kinsei 2('07), Kinsei('05)

AHAR™ : A thinner and lighter version of Asics High Abrasion Resistance rubber. It is placed on the impact area of the outsole to reduce excessive wear.

ComforDry™ Sockliner : Made from an anti-bacterial material that not only reduces odor and moisture but also provides additional cushioning.

Discrete Heel Unit™ : Takes the Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.®) to a new level by creating our highest degree of shock attenuation and stability.

DuraSponge™, Forefoot : A new blown rubber compound for enhanced durability and cushioning in the forefoot.

Gel®, Rearfoot n Forefoot : Cushioning Systems : Provides maximum rearfoot shock attenuation and stabilitiy.

Guidance Line® : Cushioning Systems : Vertical flex groove decouples the tooling along the line of progression for enhanced gait efficiency.

Propulsion Trusstic System™ : A thermal plastic unit over the Space Trusstic System to mimics connective tissue in the foot by creating tension as foot enters propulsion stage, it helps to accelerate propulsion of the foot : Trusstic System : Moulded component under the mid-foot area. Provides over-pro-nation control in combination with extremely contoured mid-soles. Reduces the weight of the shoe.

FluidFit™ : Shoe's upper technology which combines multi-directional stretch mesh with stretch reinforcements that adapt to the athlete's foot, creating a truly customized glove-like fit.

FluidRide™, Midsole : Provides the ultimate combination of bounce back and cushioning properties with reduced weight and exceptional durability.

I.G.S® : Impact Guidance System : ASICS® design philosophy that uses linked componentry to encourage optimal gait while allowing for natural foot movement from heel strike to toe-off.

Solyte™ 45 Strobel Last : Located on the full length of the shoe and has a low density to deliver the softest feel under the foot : Strobel : Stitching the upper along the perimeter of a synthetic material which is then attached to the midsole.