Recognizing the specific biomechanical differences women have to men, there are six points that should be taking into consideration when developing effective footwear.

1. Make a recognition of the touchdown position. Because women turnout more than men throughout the entire stance phase in gait, this recognition is absolutely critical.

2. Be able to adapt to this touchdown position in three planes:
sagittal, transverse, and frontal.

3. Be able to guide the load from touchdown to propulsion smoothly and efficiently.

4. Incorporate a system into the shoe that deforms in relation to the applied load.

5. Shear deformation (the result of the force of impact and angle of that impact) componentry should be applied to allow for the anatomical and biomechanical variations of men versus women.

6. All componentry must recognize the relatively greater externally rotated position of women to men.

ASICS already has technology in place to support these requirements.