The EX89™ sneaker blends the heritage influences of the GEL-EXTREME™ basketball shoe from 1989 with modern cushioning properties.​

It was originally created by Toshikazu Kayano in the late 1980s as his first design project with ASICS®. The upper’s layered leather construction is also met with spirited color blocking that matches the era’s iconic NBA team uniforms. ​

We updated the cushioning system with our FF BLAST™ technology. It's met with a sculpted heel shape to improve underfoot comfort during everyday scenarios.​

The outsole’s pattern is meant to mirror the view of a city from the sky. This functional grip feature was initially inspired by the designer’s first business trip to the United States in 1987.

Tech & Materials

• Inspired by the GEL-EXTREMEâ„¢ sneaker from 1989 - Originally created by Toshikazu Kayano for his first design project at ASICS®
• Outsole's pattern mirrors the view of a city from the sky
• Leather overlays - FF BLASTâ„¢ cushioning provides lightweight impact absorption for everyday comfort