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\u2019s layered leather construction is also met with spirited colour blocking that matches the era\u2019s iconic NBA team uniforms.

We updated the sockliner and midsole with FF BLAST cushioning. These technologies are met with a sculpted heel shape to improve shock absorption during everyday scenarios.

The outsole\u2019s layout is meant to mirror the view of a city from the sky. This functional grip feature was initially inspired by the designer\u2019s first business trip to the United States in 1987.

SKU: 1201A476.119