A voluminous silhouette achieved by carefully placing materials is one of the trends from the 2000s that inspired the design of the GEL-KAYANO series. Nonetheless, the series maintains its iconic features and design, such as the shock-absorbing GEL technology in the midsole. The award-winning GEL-KAYANO 14 served as the model's inspiration, but the upper's material and fit were modified for everyday wear.