The Ultimate Guide To Asics Women’s Shoes | Asics Australia
Guide To Women’s Asics Sneakers
Running shoes should be perfectly fitted to your foot to maximise performance and avoid injury. Asics has been developing and producing the world’s most reliable athletic shoes since 1949. In that time, they’ve struck lightning on innumerable occasions with sports shoes that have quickly become staples for runners, students and backyard athletes alike. While the classic Asics styles are well-known, less known are the subtle design differences between some men’s and women’s shoes. Here, Catch breaks down the essential Asics women’s shoes, from the Kayano to the Nimbus, including new updates to the shoes’ tech. Whether you’re an aspiring marathon runner or just looking for chic, versatile gym shoes, these fab four Asics are the holy grail of performance and comfort.
Asics GEL Kayano Womens
Ideal for: Gym, running and all-day errands
The Asics GEL Kayano for women is as essential to runners as a great music playlist. This classic design is a support shoe made of comfortable materials (hello jacquard mesh!) that helps prevent overpronation (when your foot rolls inward as you move). It has all the Asics bells and whistles: FlyteFoam in the midsole to absorb shock, mesh upper for breathability and colourways galore to keep you on trend. Asics recently tweaked the design of the Kayano shoes and added a heel counter for an even firmer fit in the heel while maintaining its roomy fore and midfoot. Female runners come back to the Kayano series time and time again for the springy feel, stability and ever-expanding range of colour ways (fuschia pink Asics anyone?).
Asics Nimbus
Ideal for: Distance Running
The Nimbus is perhaps the quintessential distance running shoe for the modern Asics woman. In particular, Flytefoam cushioning throughout the Nimbus makes it a supremely comfortable shoe for endurance athletes. It also features a wider forefoot than some other Asics styles and a soft and breathable mesh design that is also well-suited for long distance running. In addition, the new Nimbus shoes now feature a gender-specific Trusstic device (a resin in the middle part of the sole) that is optimised for women’s feet. Even better, the uppers of all Nimbus shoes are now made with recycled materials, making them a conscious purchase for the environment as well as your feet!
Asics GEL Quantum 360
Ideal for: Everyday wear and running
The newest of the four styles on our list, the Quantum 360 puts the magic of Asics GEL on full display thanks to the clearly visible cushioning units. As the name suggests, the Asics GEL Quantum 360 features GEL all around the midsole for even greater support and shock absorption. Cushioning is key in the Quantum 360, making them extra bouncy when you take flight on the running track or just around the neighbourhood. The design is equal parts performance and street style thanks to the mesh materials and range of colourways. You can read a little more about Asics GEL and FlyteFoam technology here.
Asics GT 2000 Womens
Ideal for: Running a marathon or just around the park
Asics GT 2000 womens shoes are one of the brand’s most popular series of sports sneakers. Beloved by runners, the GT features the classic Asics rear and forefoot GEL and are made to last. The women’s models also include compression pillars in the rearfoot to stabilise landing and forefoot to improve comfort. The lightweight mesh makes the GT extra breathable, particularly for longer distances. Overall, a pair of Asics GT 2000 are ideal for runners who overpronate and want maximum support at an affordable price.
Go Bold
In addition to their impeccable performance and comfort benefits, half the fun of Asics sneakers is choosing a colourway that perfectly matches your style and personality. Whether you want a simple, understated running shoe in white or hot pink Asics that match your activewear, Catch has an Asics sneaker in a shade you’ll love.
Pro-tip: Choose neon coloured Asics for nighttime running activities to enhance your visibility in poorly lit areas.
Asics Shoe Numbers Explained
Now that we’ve shared our top four Asics shoes for women, you may notice that each shoe has a number after it, i.e. the Asics Kayano 27 or the Asics Nimbus 23. This number represents the year/model of the shoe, as Asics typically updates each shoe on a yearly basis. Called generations, the numbering system helps you keep track of slight modifications or updates to the sneaker.
I.G.S, Fit and Offset...
Asics shoes are famously true to size, so order your sneakers on Catch today with confidence that they’ll be perfectly snug and match the measurements in our size chart found on each product page. Offset (calculated as the amount of material under the heel minus the amount of material under the forefoot) is also a common consideration for marathon runners, who may choose sneakers with higher or lower offsets to target different muscle groups.
You may also notice the I.G.S label on certain styles of Asics. The Impact Guidance System (I.G.S) is Asics’ greatest technical achievement in providing optimal support and protection for wearers. Split into four parts, the first component of I.G.S is an external heel counter to stop the heel becoming displaced in the shoe during activity. The second component is guidance line technology - the vertical grooves that run along the shoes to keep your centre of pressure concentrated. Trusstic technology is another component of I.G.S designed to reinforce the middle part of the sole to stop the shoe twisting or warping during movement. To finish off, Duomax helps ensure all-round support and reduces stress from overpronation.
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