Lighter constructions under 300 grams increase agility over technical courses, astral trail shoes.
The GEL-SONOMA 8 shoe is designed for the great outdoors. It's a durable trail model that's made to provide good grip on off-road surfaces.
Underfoot comfort stems from a full-length AMPLIFOAM PLUS midsole and GEL technology unit that's strategically placed where cushioning is needed.
Lastly, the trail-specific outsole is functional for providing advanced traction. Its pattern helps you experience a confident stride on the uphill and downhill sections of challenging terrain.
- Solid rubber outsole
- Engineered mesh upper
- Rearfoot GEL technology
- AMPLIFOAM PLUS technology
*SPECS:
- Surface - Trail
- Heel Drop - 8mm
- Weight - 260g/9.2 oz
- Support - Neutral
- Cushion - Regular
*PRONATION:
Designed For Neutral/Underpronation
Neutral
- Foot Type - Normal size arches
- Push Off - There is even distribution from the front of the foot.
- How your foot contacts the ground - The foot lands on outside of the heel, then rolls inward (pronates) to absorb shock and support body weight.
Underpronation
- Foot Type - High arches
- Push Off - The pressure is on smaller toes on outside of foot.
How your foot contacts the ground - The outer side of the heel hits the ground at an increased angle with little or no normal pronation, causing a large transmission of shock through the lower leg.
*TECHNOLOGIES:
- ENGINEERED MESH UPPER: Helps improve breathability.
- AMPLIFOAM PLUS TECHNOLOGY: Cushioning helps create a soft and flexible feeling underfoot.
- REARFOOT GEL TECHNOLOGY: Improves impact absorption and creates a softer feeling at footstrike.
Secures the heel area without restricting Achilles tendon movement throughout repetitive strides, alphacross trail running shoe.
