GEL-BLAST 4

Under the hood

• PGuard

  PGuard is a reinforced rubber/resin compound attached to the forefoot, providing increased durability and protection.

• Solyte

  Solyte is a proprietary cushioning material that provides an exceptionally lightweight midsole with excellent bounce-back and durability.

• Trusstic System

  The Trusstic System is a light-weight moulded component which links the rearfoot and forefoot and shores the midfoot as it prepares for propulsion.

• I.G.S.

  The Impact Guidance System (IGS) is an ASICS design philosophy. It aims to make shoe components from rear to midfoot and forefoot to work together effectively to allow the body to perform in a natural manner. ASICS designers strive to compliment, not correct, how the legs and feet move.

• Wet grip rubber

  Wet Grip is a specialised blend of components such as rice husk and leather powder, designed to enhance traction, even on a wet surface.

• DuoMax

  DuoMax is an ASICS proprietary system consisting of two or more different density midsole materials, designed to help correct the degree and velocity of pronation.

• Propulsion Plate

  The Propulsion Plate is a special innovation for the forefoot allowing efficient forward movement.