Asics Menace 4 (Voyager) The MENACE™ 4 is a premium, lightweight boot in our Speed category that is responsive and allows for quick explosion off the mark, proving an excellent choice for players with higher running demands. This boot offers good grip and improved flexibility when performing agile movements on the field. This iteration of the MENACE™ 4 is part of the Voyager Pack which showcases the culture of football and global diversity. The Voyager pack has been designed alongside Māori and Pacific athletes and the colours and design is inspired by their heritage. This design uses traditional art to share the roots of pacific innovation, knowledge, and strength. The stories told through these patterns and motifs, bring the achievements of Māori and Pacific ancestors to the forefront, honouring the past, celebrating the current success, and inspiring generational prosperity in sports. The traditional art featured on each style in the Voyager Pack represent: - Samoan Tatau: The patterns are inspired from the Samoan tatau, and tells the story of the great voyages the ancestors embarked on. The designs and motifs in this pattern represent not only the tools and resources that the ancestors used during these voyages, but also the qualities and values needed that were passed down from past generations. - Fijian Masi: The patterns in these panels portray the environments that the ancestors were surrounded with while on their voyage. The Fijian masi speaks to the the various landscapes/mountains (ulunivanua) and the importance of the sun (siga), with the combination of the 2 signifying the dawn of a new day (sun rising over the mountains). Every new day was a reminder to their commitment to their family and community. - Tongan Ngatu: The designs and motifs depict the quality of bravery the ancestors had when navigating the great seas, represented by the tokelau feletoa (cross section of the tuna fish), as well as reinforcing the values of family, community, & service through the representation of the fata’o’ tui tonga (sennit beam) which portrays the idea of the ancestors duty to carry his family and community in good light. - Maori Whakairo and Tukutuku: The patterns is inspired from the maori art forms of whakairo (carving) and tukutuku (traditional woven art) and speaks to the importance of tradition, and how we must honour those traditions appropriately and respectfully. The upper sees a premium Kangaroo leather application with an external heel counter for added support through the rearfoot. Equipped with our HG10mm™ technology, this football boot also implements a FLYTEFOAM™ midsole foam for better durability and comfort underfoot. Japanese Teijin synthetic upper material provides a comfortable, lightweight fit, while the HG10MM technology is incorporated in the midsole design. The nylon outsole offers a lightweight design that is supportive and flexible. Sizing is in US. Features: Durable and supportive synthetic leather overlays FLYTEFOAM™ mid-sole cushioning provides lightweight impact absorption HG10MM™ technology improves stability and helps to relieve stress off the Achilles and lower limbs. The sock-liner 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 technologySizing- Asics do seem to fit smaller than other brands. We suggest you go up 1 size on your running shoes. (Check out the Asics size guide)
