You will become to love the lingering winter puddles, rain and even snow with the GT-2000 5 Trail PlasmaGuard. Their water repellent technology keeps your feet dry and protected, so you can concentrate on enjoying the new terrain challenges the change in season can bring. This shoe is built for medium to low pace trail runners and offers late stage overpronators superior stability. Asics Gel cushions your heel at every footstrike, for a comfortable and supportive ride. The PlasmaGuard is a nano-technology upper coating which makes the GT-2000 5 Trail water-resistant, preventing it from absorbing moisture and as a result avoiding the gain of additional water weight through your run. This layer does not compromise on flexibility or breathability so your feet will stay comfortable.The trail outsole ensures uphill and downhill traction on all types of terrain while the Fluidride midsole, the latest evolution in ASICS midsole technology, provides the ultimate in bounce back and cushioning characters without adding weight to the shoe.