A

Abduction: Movement away from the midline of the body in the transverse plane. To learn more, View The Transverse Plane

Adduction: Movement towards the midline of the body in the transverse plane. To learn more, View The Transverse Plane

AHAR® Heel Plug: An acronym for ASICS® High Abrasion Resistant rubber. Placed in critical areas of the outsole.

APMA Seal Of Acceptance: The APMA Seal of Acceptance Program recognizes products which have been found beneficial to foot health, and of significant value when used in a consistently applied program of daily foot care and regular professional treatment.

ASICS® Forefoot GEL® Cushioning System: A silicone based gel strategically placed at high impact areas in the forefoot for shock absorption.

ASICS® Rearfoot GEL® Cushioning System: A silicone based gel strategically placed at high impact areas in the rearfoot for shock absorption.

Autosupport Mechanism: The autosupport stuctures are simply the ligaments, muscles and tendons in the arch of the foot that help to prevent flattening of the arch as it accepts the load of body weight. The architecture of the bones is also very important in this regard.

The autosupport stuctures are layered to provide great structural integrity to the arch. The plantar fascia is one of the most important autosupport structures. To learn more, View Auto Support Mechanism

B

Board Lasted: The upper is glued to a thin fiber board, then cemented to the midsole and outsole, providing more durability.

C

Cadence: Rate at which a person walks, expressed in steps per minute.

California Slip Lasted: The upper is stitched around the outsole of an insole, allowing for flexibility and light weight.

Combination Lasted: A combination of board and slip lasting were the rearfoot is board lasted for stability and the forefoot is slip lasted for fit and flexibility.

ComforDry™: Insole providing the optimum cushioning performance system which creates a cooler, drier, healthier shoe environment.