Asics Gel Fortitude 5

The Asics Gel Fortitude 5 is the perfect shoe for bigger runner or runners with low-aches with a neutral gait. The Gel Fortitude 5 has a firm midsole yet springy effect during toe-off with moderate support.

MSRP : US$100
Weight : 12.2 oz / 342 gm
Predecessor : Gel Fortitude 4
Product Cycle : RY.2011.→DY.20XX.
Features : Style : Gender Specific : Upper : Open Mesh, PHF™, ComfortDry™ Sockliner, SpEva™ 55 Last : Midsole : Solyte® Midsole, Gel®, Trusstic System, Guidance Line™ : Outsole : AHAR™, Blown Rubber

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A daily high mileage "Neutral" shoe with moderate features for runner with "Low Arch" who don't need addiontal support.

History : Gel Fortitude Series : Fortitude 5('11), Fortitude 4('10), Fortitude 3('09), Fortitude 3('08), Fortitude 2('07), Fortitude('06)

AHAR, Rearfoot : Asics High Abrasion Resistance : Located at the impact area of the out-sole to reduce excessive wear.

Blown Rubber, Forefoot : Is lightweight and flexible. It provides added cushioning while maintaining durability and a smooth ride.

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

Gel®, Forefoot n Rearfoot : Provides maximum rearfoot and forefoot shock attenuation.

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

Open Mesh : An ultra lightweight shoe upper with overlays which provides excellent support and ventilation.

PHF™ : Personal Heel Fit System : Moulds and customises itself to the individual heel shape of the wearer.

Trusstic® System : Moulded component under the midfoot area. Provides over-pronation control in combination with extremely contoured midsoles. Reduces the weight of the shoe.

Solyte™, Midsole : Mid-sole material which is a advanced durable co-polymer that is lighter than standard EVA and Asics SpEVA®.

SpEVA™ 55 Last : On top of the inner rear portion of the shoe, it has a medium density to deliver a moderately soft feel under the foot.




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Asics Gel Fortitude 4

Essentially the same as predecessor with a new upper design, the 2010's Asics Gel Fortitude 4, a versatile trainer built-ed for large frames runners and for the needs of special groups of low to flat footers who does not over-pronate. The shoe also addresses the needs of the severe over-pronator as well, as it is designed to accept orthotics without risk of over-correction. (Updated Model : Asics Gel Fortitude 5)

MSRP : US$100
Weight : 12.4 oz / 350 gm
Predecessor : Gel Fortitude 3
Product Cycle : RY.2010.→DY.2011.Jun.
Features : Gender Specific, Gel®, Trusstic® System, SpEVA™, PHF™, SpEVA 55 Last, ComforDry™ Sockliner, AHAR Outsole®

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A daily high mileage "Neutral" shoe with moderate features for runner with "Low Arch" who don't need addiontal support.

History : Gel Fortitude Series : Fortitude 4('10), Fortitude 3('09), Fortitude 3('08), Fortitude 2('07), Fortitude('06)

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.

Gel® : Provides maximum rearfoot and forefoot shock attenuation.

PHF™ : Personal Heel Fit System : Moulds and customises itself to the individual heel shape of the wearer.

Trusstic® System : Moulded component under the midfoot area. Provides over-pronation control in combination with extremely contoured midsoles. Reduces the weight of the shoe.

SpEVA™ : Is a full length midsole material and is Asics' mid-level midsole. Although SpEVA is not as durable and lightweight as Solyte, it has increased energy return compared to that of compression molded EVA.

SpEVA™ 55 Last : On top of the inner rear portion of the shoe, it has a medium density to deliver a moderately soft feel under the foot.




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Asics Gel Fortitude II

The Gel Fortitude is a neutral shoe with a wider, more stable platform ideal for larger runners with a neutral gait and those who use orthotic devices.This update features GEL® Cushioning throughout, a lightweight SpEVA® midsole, PHF® for optimal comfort, and comes in width sizing.

MSRP : US$90
Weight : 12.6 oz / 357 gm
Features : Gel®, SpEVA®, AHAR+, PHF™



Recommended for big runners with neutral gait seeking a maximum support shoe.

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Asics Gel Fortitude

This maximum support shoe is perfect for the larger runner with a neutral gait. Featuring a broad, supportive platform with the medial post removed, which allows orthotics to work without the risk of overcorrection.

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