Asics EX89 White/Dolphin Blue
The EX89â„¢ sneaker from the SHIGEN 2.0 Pack blends the heritage of the GEL-EXTREMEâ„¢ basketball shoe from 1989 with influences from Japan’s recycling practices. It features a consistent shade of blue that references the idea of recycling in Japan throughout the design.​ Inspired by Japan’s public trash cans, the garbage trucks, and the process of sorting the trash into resources this design reimagines the idea of ugly trash with having a positive connotation. 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.
– Recycled PET and textile upper
– Leather overlays
– FF BLASTâ„¢ cushioning
– Perforations
– Low-cut, padded collar
– Lace up closure
– Inspired by the GEL-EXTREMEâ„¢ sneaker from 1989
– Inspired by the practice of recycling in Japan
– Originally created by Toshikazu Kayano for his first design project at ASICS
– Colour: White/Dolphin Blue
– Style: 1203A285-100