ASICS GEL-Kayano 26 running shoes feature the following updates for runners who want a supportive yet luxuriously cushioned training shoe:

• FLYTEFOAM™ Propel technology in the forefoot and directly under the heel provides a springier feel.
• More aggressive sculpting of the rearfoot foam and GEL™ technology for better sheer deformation and increased impact protection and a smoother transition to toe-off.
• The GEL™ technology cushioning unit in the heel was inspired from the shoe's storied past for a softer lay down at heel strike.

Runners who liked the taller toe box and more accommodating width of the Kayano 25 will appreciate the carryover into version 26.

Upper: Features a lightweight engineered jacquard mesh that is knit in such a way to provide added support in some areas and added flexibility in others.

Midsole: FluidRide® combines cushioning and lightweight responsiveness. Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.®) employs linked componentry to enhance the foot's natural gait from heel strike to toe-off. GEL® Cushioning Systems attenuate shock during impact and toe-off phases and allow movement in multiple planes as the foot transitions through the gait cycle. FlyteFoam® Midsole technology is lightweight and provides long-lasting, responsive cushioning.

Outsole: Guidance Trusstic System® provides a lighter and stable outsole. AHAR® ASICS High Abrasion Rubber placed in critical areas provides exceptional durability.

Find out why this shoe landed in the Runner's World 2019 Fall Shoe Buyer's Guide!