The tiger stripe brand, with a logo that references the waves off the coasts of Kobe, was started in post-war Japan as a way to promote an active lifestyle amongst kids. Starting things off with a bball sneaker of all things in 1950, killer trivia question, ASICS would go on to transform the sport of running several times over while building a loyal lifestyle following thanks to cross-over favorites like the GEL-LYTE III.

The EX89 shows ASICS in a light not everyone might be familiar with – as a street stomping, court-cracking, basketball silhouette inspired by the late 80s Gel-Extreme. Originally designed by Toshikazu Kayano, the layering and color blocking of this revised model make it a standout amongst athletic-leaning lifestyle silhouettes that are dominating downtown.

• Leather layered construction
• FF BLAST™ cushioning 
• Sculpted heel

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