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A shoe that works with your body, not against it. In 1987, we created the first athletic shoe designed to the unique characteristics of a woman's foot.
So you can go farther, run faster, train harder.
Our game-changing tech is based on the "Q ANGLE," the inside angle of the quadriceps muscle that is 3-4% GREATER IN WOMEN THAN MEN, which impacts a woman's stance and weight distribution on her feet.
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1. WIDER FOREFOOT
Extra stability for every squat + lunge
2. NARROWER HEEL
A more secure fit for every run
3. SHOCK ABSORPTION
Meticulously tested for more bounce, flexibility + energy return
4. CONTOURED FLEXIBLE CUSHIONING
Fine-tuned for a woman's body weight
WHY IT MATTERS:
Women need the right stability and support to enhance performance and minimize the risk of injury.
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