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.

• Upper: Textile
• Logo printed at vamp
• Lace-up closur
• Logo patch at padded tongue
• Padded collar
• Signature stripes at sides
• Logo embossed at outer side
• Logo patch at heel tab
• Mesh lining
• Textured rubber midsole with GEL® technology
• Treaded rubber outsole