The new GEL-EXCEL 33 v3 offers protection for the foot, flexibility when running, comfort and support in a more natural, stripped-back shoe for the keen athlete.

At the core of the shoe is the revolutionary FluidAxis which consists of anatomically correct deep flex grooves that have been aligned to the joints of the foot. This innovative construction enables the shoe to recognize, adapt, and respond to the athlete's exact load and positional change from first impact to toe-off.

The FluidRide midsole is the latest cushioning innovation from Asics. Working in a dual-density midsole, FluiRide gives you improved cushioning and excellent comfort. In addition to this GEL in the heel also provides additional cushioning and reduced ground impact force.

A wider toe-box gives your toes increased freedom of movement allowign for a more natural take-off.

Features

• Impact Guidance System (I.G.S.) - ASICS Design Philosophy. Employs linked componentry that enhances natural gait from heel strike to toe-off.
• Heel Clutching System - Exoskeletal heel counter in the shoe provides improved supprt and an improved heel fitting environment for the serious runner.
• *** NEW *** Full-length Guidance Line - Vertical flex groove decouples the tooling along the line of progression for enhanced gait efficiency.
• Propulsion Trusstic® - This mimics the connective tissue in the foot by creating tension as foot enters propulsion stage, getting ready for take-off.
• Solyte Midsole - Proprietary cushioning material that provides an exceptionally lightweight midsole with excellent bounce-back and durability.
• SpEVA Midsole - A supreme midsole material that improves bounce-back characteristics and decreases midsole breakdown.
• Propulsion Plate - Provides enhanced guidance through to the forefoot propulsion stage of the gait cycle.
• AHAR+ - This is a thinner and lighter version of ASICS High Abrasion Rubber. It is placed on heavy contact areas of the outsole to reduce excessive wear.
• PHF (Personal Heel Fit) - Combining 2 layers of memory foam, lining the collar to mould to the athlete's heel, creating a more personalised fit.

Why Natural-33?

Fitness professionals stress the importance of mixing up your training, and the same philosophy applies to running footwear and the ASICS Natural33 shoes. Designed to deliver an altogether different running experience than a more traditional running shoe - like the GEL-Kayano or GEL-Nimbus - for example, Natural33 footwear interacts with the 33 joints of the human foot in a more natural biomechanical way. This allows the runner to diversify their workout, which, as any athletic expert will tell you, is a key ingredient in staying healthy and keeping your training regimen fun.