The GEL-KAYANO™ 32 GS (Grade School) shoe helps create a stable and comfortable underfoot experience for young feet.​ Its midsole features FF BLAST™ PLUS cushioning. This material is lighter than the FF BLAST™ foam and provides a blend of cloud like cushioning and a responsive ride. Lastly, the toe-rubber stitching and medial forefoot wrap-up outsole help to improve the shoe's durability. • Engineered jacquard mesh upper • A lightweight, breathable mesh material that reduces the need for additional overlays. • Knit heel pull tab • This comfortable heel tab makes the shoe easier and more comfortable to put on and take off. • Rearfoot PureGEL™ technology • Softer, updated version of our GEL™ technology. Approximately 65% softer vs standard GEL™ technology. • FF BLAST™ PLUS cushioning • Midsole foam that provides a blend of cloud like cushioning and a responsive ride that is lighter than FF BLAST™ Technology. • OrthoLite™ X-55 sockliner • Premium sockliner that provides cushioning performance and moisture management for a cooler, dryer environment. • AHAR™ LO outsole rubber • A lower-density rubber placed in key areas of the outsole for reliable grip and traction without sacrificing durability. • AHAR™ PLUS heel plug • ASICS' pinnacle high abrasion resistant rubber located in the heel area that is approximately three times more durable than standard outsole rubbers. • Toe-rubber stitching and medial forefoot wrap-up • Helps increase durability • The sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology