Sound Mind, Sound Body
Shop ASICS' GEL cushioning and METASPEED racers while exploring the brand's wellness-first philosophy.
Post-war Kobe shoemaker Kihachiro Onitsuka believed sport could rebuild youth morale.
Starting with basketball shoes made from repurposed rubber, ASICS introduced GEL cushioning in 1986, transforming shock absorption.
The brand now runs human-performance labs that study gait, mental health, and sustainability, keeping the founding ethos alive.
Basketball sneakers for post-war Japanese youth.
Merger forms ASICS, embracing ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body'.
Carbon-plated racers compete on the world marathon stage.
In-depth reviews and analysis of most popular and innovative Asics sneaker models
Asics Gel-Kayano 33 review: FLUIDSUPPORT stability with dual-foam cushioning at $170. True to size, softer than ever, and strictly the performance line.
ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 review: the 2007 stability runner turned streetwear staple. GEL and DuoMax, $120-$174. True to size but narrow, wide feet go half up.
Asics Novablast 5 Review: A stable, versatile daily trainer with balanced cushioning. Is this the best do-it-all running shoe for you?
Your expert guide to the ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27. A comprehensive review of the comfort, fit, durability, and value of this neutral daily trainer.
ASICS Gel-Kayano 31 review: Deep dive into its max cushioning, advanced stability, comfort, and overall performance for runners.
Asics GT-2000 13 Review: A durable, adaptive stability running shoe perfect for daily training. Discover pros, cons, and fit advice in our analysis.
Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 review: Deep dive into its "cloud-like" cushioning. Best for recovery & long runs, but has limits in versatility & fit.
ASICS GEL-Contend 9 review: budget neutral trainer with GEL and AmpliFoam+, 275 g, about $65-$70. True to size, wide option. Comfort and durability.
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Hoka Clifton 9 or ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27? Find out which cushioned daily trainer wins on comfort, performance, and value in our head-to-head review.
Asics Gel-Nimbus 27 or Novablast 5? We compare cushioning, weight, fit and value to crown the best Asics daily trainer.
Comparamos los ASICS Gel-Cumulus 27 y los Hoka Clifton 9 para ver cuáles son mejores en comodidad diaria, ajuste y relación calidad-precio como tenis para todos los días.
Common questions about Asics sneakers answered by our experts
It's an acronym of the Latin phrase ‘Anima Sana In Corpore Sano'—‘a sound mind in a sound body'.
The Gel-Kayano and GT-2000 lines provide reliable stability features.
Yes—ASICS pledges net-zero carbon by 2050 and uses recycled polyester uppers across key lines.
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