Men and Women have different running styles.

With "Gender Engineering" the sole design is specifically engineered to deliver the most comfortable ride for each gender.

At Mizuno, scientific studies have been conducted between the body movement's of Men and Women during a run.

The "Sole Area" which has been the same are now seperately designed for Men and Women.

MEN: FIRM SOLE TO INCREASE STABILITY

BIGGER PHYSIQUE, HEAVIER WEIGHT, HIGHER MUSCLE MASS

- Large Force is put on the shoes, causing tendency to wobble.

- The outer sole deteriorates fast.

+ Wider sole design increases landing area upon impact to improve stability.

+ Outer sole area structured to improve durability.

WOMEN: FLEXIBLE SOLE FOR A SMOOTH RUN

SMALL PHYSIQUE, LIGHTER WEIGHT, LOWER MUSCLE MASS

- Small force is put on the shoes, the sole doesn't deform enough to absorb shock.

WIDER PELVIS INCREASE ANGLE AT WHICH FOOT LANDS

- The foot has a tendency to pronate more upon impact

+ Sole made more flexible to absorb shock even when only a small force is applied.

+ Heel Raduis of sole increased to assist foot entering at a large angle for a smooth landing.