ASICS Womens GT-3000 4 Athletic & Sneakers Blue Synthetic-and-mesh Shaft measures approximately Low-Top" from arch Asics Design Philosophy That Employs Linked Componentry To Enhance The Foot's Natural Gait From Heel Strike To Toe-off. Asics Fluidride Midsole Provides The Ultimate Combination Of Bounce Back And Cushioning Properties With Reduced Weight And Exceptional Durability. Provides Unrivaled Support To Meet The Needs Of Late-stage And Midfoot Overpronators. Exoskeletal Heel Counter Provides Improved Support And Creates Improved Heel Fitting Environment. Attenuates Shock During Impact And Toe-off Phases, And Allows Movement In Multiple Planes As The Foot Transitions Through The Gait Cycle.