ASICS Unveils "DynaFlyte," Its Lightest Running Shoe Ever

It took three years to perfect the shoe.

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ASICS spent three whole years trying to perfect its DynaFlyte running shoe, paying extra attention to the shoe’s weight. The time paid off, because the silhouette is now the lightest shoe ever weighing in at only 270 grams. The secret behind its lightness is the FlyteFoam midsole, a material that was tested in over 300 prototypes before ASICS was happy with its current form. Check out the video below to learn more about this innovative shoe, and keep your eye on ASICS’ online store for their imminent release.

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