Collar:
- Plush tongue and collar for added comfort.
Support and Cushioning:
- ComforDry sockliner offers light cushioning for comfort and is treated to repel the bacteria that cause funky odors
- Built for the mild underpronator to moderate overpronator who requires a combination of enhanced cushioning and stability.
- Moderate-to-high 10mm drop is ideal for heel strikers or runners who prefer a little extra heel cushioning
- Heel Clutching System is a heel-counter support that helps center your heel and midfoot during foot strike
- Dynamic DuoMax Support System uses dual-density midsole cushioning (Solyte) to provide support during foot strike and stability throughout your transition from heel to toe
- Dynamic DuoMax System increases stability and support with reduced weight and enhanced platform comfort.
- Impact Guidance System (IGS) is Asic's design methodology that uses linked support, cushioning, and performance technologies and structures too complement and enhance your natural gait
Weather and Wind:
- Seamless upper feels smooth by eliminating seam bulges that can rub against your foot and cause chafing and abrasion
Outsole:
- AHAR (ASICS High Abrasion Rubber) is known for its supreme durability and is strategically placed throughout high-wear areas of the outsole.
Fit:
- Heel Clutching System is made up of an exoskeletal heel counter that promotes an improved fit and increased support.
Lining and Layers:
- Guidance Line technology employs a vertical flex groove that decouples the tooling along the line of progression for maximum stride efficiency.
Fabric:
- Asics's High Abrasion Rubber (AHAR) is highly durable material that ensures maximum traction and outsole lifespan
- Seamless upper construction helps reduce the likelihood of irritation.
- Breathable fabric lining for a great in-shoe feel.
Midsole:
- Guidance Line is a combination of midsole and outsole design that uses a vertical flex-groove to add flex to these structures so you can achieve the most efficient foot strike
- Solyte midsole is lighter than standard EVA and SpEVA designed by ASICS. Its responsive nature delivers a supremely cushioned ride and makes it highly durable.
- Propulsion Trusstic engineering uses a web of material through the midsole to mimic the connective tissue in the foot and create tension which delivers explosive energy through toe-off
Ventilation:
- Breathable mesh upper.
Traction and Grip:
- Wet Grip outsole is constructed of a mixture of organic and non-organic compounds, designed to enhance traction on wet surfaces.
Features:
- Successor to the GEL-DS Trainer 17, SKU# 7882004.
- 10mm drop (heel-forefoot offset) means that your heel is higher from the ground than your toes, which offers a more traditional running shoe sensation
- Lightweight synthetic overlays.
- ComforDry sockliner offers antimicrobial properties for a drier, healthier environment.
- Gel-DS is designed for runners in need of correction for mild underpronation to moderate overpronation
- I.G.S (Impact Guidance System) is an ASICS design philosophy that employs linked componentry to enhance the foot's natural gait from heel strike through toe-off.
Packed with performance features and a striking new design, ASICS GEL-DS Trainer 18 running shoes have the looks and the technology for top performance. A seamless upper construction offers a smooth fit that won’t irritate your feet. The Heel Clutching System™ gives in-step comfort and support for a secure gait.
Upper: Seamless upper construction provides a smooth and comfortable fit. Exoskeletal heel counter provides improved support and creates improved heel fitting environment. Contains reflective materials designed to enhance visibility during low-light hours.
Midsole: Propulsion Trusstic mimics connective tissue in the foot by creating tension as the foot enters propulsion stage. A DuoMax support system positioned to enhance support and stability. Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.) employs linked componentry to enhance the foot's natural gait from heel strike to toe-off. Heel and forefoot GEL cushioning systems attenuate shock during impact and toe-off phases, allowing movement in multiple planes as the foot transitions through the gait cycle. Lighter Solyte midsole compound than standard EVA increases cushioning and durability. A ComforDry™ sockliner gives cushioning performance and anti-odor properties for a cooler, drier, healthier environment.
Outsole: Wet Grip outsole made from a special blend of organic and non-organic components, designed to enhance traction even on wet surfaces. Guidance Line vertical flex grooves decouples the tooling along the line of progression for enhanced gait efficiency.
