The gel-saga continues to tell its timeless comfort story, as it remains true to its original design and built with a wider fit for ample forefoot mobility without foregoing any support. Its foundation utilizes a molded rubber midsole equipped with our classic gel-cushioning for premium comfort. Employed on the shoe’s upper are a range of selections in terms of materials- featuring nylon and mesh overlays to premium perforated suedes and leathers. In 1949, Mr. Kihachiro Onitsuka began his athletic footwear company (Onitsuka Co., Ltd.) by manufacturing basketball shoes out of his living room in Kobe, Japan. He chose the name ASICS for his company in 1977, based on a famous Latin phrase "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano," which, when translated, expresses the ancient ideal of "A Sound Mind in a Sound Body." Taking the acronym of this phrase, ASICS was founded on the belief that the best way to create a healthy and happy lifestyle is to promote total health and fitness. Today, ASICS offers a full line of performance-driven athletic shoes and technical active sports apparel and accessories dedicated to bringing harmony to the body and soul.