Inspired by the GEL-EXTREME sneaker from 1989: Originally created by Toshikazu Kayano for his first design project at ASICS | Leather overlays: FF BLAST cushioning provides lightweight impact absorption for everyday comfort | Outsole's pattern mirrors the view of a city from the sky: | Outsole's pattern mirrors the view of a city from the sky: Provides lightweight impact absorption for everyday comfort. | Outsole's pattern mirrors the view of a city from the sky:
Reflectivity: Contains reflective materials designed to enhance visibility during low light hours. | I.G.S (Impact Guidance System) Technology: ASICS design philosophy that employs linked componentry to enhance the foot's natural gait from heel strike to toe-off. | Fluid Ride Midsole: Fluid Ride provides the ultimate combination of bounce back and cushioning properties with reduced weight and exceptional durability. | Fluid Fit Upper: ASICS Fluid Fit upper technology combines multi-directional stretch mesh with stretch reinforcements that adapt to the athlete's foot, creating a truly customized glove-like fit. | Heel Clutching System Technology: Exoskeletal heel counter provides improved support and creates improved heel fitting environment.
Pigskin nubuck overlays are outfitted with hunter green hues for the primary color: | Purple matte and vanilla tones round out the rest of the upper’s construction: Improves shock absorption and comfort | Complemented with yellow color pops that coordinate with the collection’s prestigious influences: | Signature GEL technology unit in the midsole provides everyday comfort:
Split-tongue design: | Original-inspired shape and tooling that it featured in 1990: | GEL technology cushioning provides excellent shock absorption: Provides excellent shock absorption. | By purchasing this product, you are supporting sustainable leather manufacturing through the Leather Working Group (LWG):
Engineered knit upper: Wraps the foot with a soft feel while improving breathability | At least 75% of the shoe's main upper material is made with recycled content to reduce waste and carbon emissions: | 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: | PureGEL technology: Helps provide lightweight cushioning and softer landings | FF BLAST ECO PLUS technology: Cushioning creates a softer landing and a more responsive toe-off
Upper borrows inspiration from the 15-50 cross-country spike: | Layered back counter design improves durability against abrasions: | Borrows the same tooling from the first two GEL-SONOMA trail shoes: | Rearfoot GEL technology: For comfort in everyday scenarios | Outsole's grip: Improves traction on off-road surfaces
GEL Technology: Cushioning provides excellent shock absorption | Re-engineered outsole lugs for better off-road traction: | Outsole is more durable with a traction pattern that's been improved with re-engineered lugs under the heel:
GEL Technology: Cushioning provides excellent shock absorption | Re-engineered outsole lugs for better off-road traction: | Outsole is more durable with a traction pattern that's been improved with re-engineered lugs under the heel:
GEL Technology: Cushioning provides excellent shock absorption | Re-engineered outsole lugs for better off-road traction: | Outsole is more durable with a traction pattern that's been improved with re-engineered lugs under the heel:
Just like the 1986 offering, this version features its original shape and external heel clip: | Synthetic leather overlays and mesh underlays: | Original tooling and GEL technology cushioning provide excellent comfort: | This model was the first ASICS shoe outside of Japan to be produced internationally with GEL techno: | Padded heel collar offers a comfortable fit around the ankle: