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Asics brings sustainable materials to lighter trainer

09/10/2020
Asics brings sustainable materials to lighter trainer
A new long-distance trainer from Asics incorporates more sustainable materials as well as a design intended to mix greater stability with less weight.

Following design concepts used in the Gel-Nimbus Lite series, the company said, The Gel-Kayano Lite shoe's more sustainable approach "uses fewer componentry and resources to produce the design.” The mesh upper is engineered with recycled materials and the shoe is said to have a sustainable midsole compound.

This version is 30 grams lighter than the standard Gel Kayano and has a “flared" midsole shape. Wider base nets in the shoe’s heel and forefoot are intended to create more surface area for a more stable landing and “toe-off”.

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