ASICS has announced METASLEEK, a new shoe designed for marathon training. It features a thin sole without a carbon plate, a 29 mm heel and a lightweight design weighing approximately 129 grams per shoe. Rather than being intended for racing, it is designed for foundation-building training. An announcement for the Japanese market is expected shortly.
ASICS has developed METASLEEK, a new shoe focused on marathon training. It features a thin sole design without a carbon plate.
The new shoe is expected to be formally announced in Japan shortly. Against the backdrop of marathon runners using separate shoes for racing and training, it is intended to support the development of a foundation through training.
Specifically, the heel thickness has been limited to 29 mm, while the weight has been reduced to approximately 129 grams per shoe. The company says this is intended to reduce the training burden and build a foundation for running ability.