EX89

The EX89™ sneaker from the SHIGEN 2.0 Pack blends the heritage of the GEL-EXTREME™ basketball shoe from 1989 with influences from Japan's recycling practices. It features a consistent shade of blue that references the colour of the country's trash cans and garbage trucks throughout the design.​ Its upper construction features a woven material on the underlays that are formed using recycled PET and textiles. These elements are offset with a net-like mesh that appears on the overlays. 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.

• 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