The observant among you will notice Asics has shaved around 40g off it's range-topper. That's no mean feat in such a fully-loaded model. The Kayano's successful diet is thanks to Asics's new lightweight Solyte midsole material. What's more, our Shoe Lab tests found this material to be softer than the foam used in the XI, so it should feel more comfortable than ever. The Kayano is built on a new gender-specific last (foot shape) for an improved fit, and the Space Trusstic wrap under the midfoot - which enhances the motion of the foot - is also different in the men's shoe to the women's to account for wider angle of women's legs from the hips to the knee.

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