The ASICS Ex89 Sneaker blends heritage influences from the GEL-EXTREME basketball shoe from 1989 with modern cushioning properties. Originally created by Toshikazu Kayano as his first design project with ASICS in the late 1980s, this sneaker features a layered leather upper with spirited color blocking inspired by iconic NBA team uniforms of the era. The cushioning system has been updated with FF BLAST™ technology and a sculpted heel shape for improved underfoot comfort in everyday scenarios. The outsole's pattern, which mirrors the view of a city from the sky, was initially inspired by the designer's first business trip to the United States in 1987 and provides functional grip.