ASICS has partnered with FUJITAKA CO. LTD to reconstruct the EX89™, GT-2160™, GEL-NYC™, and GEL-LYTE™ sneakers with Shuzen influences. These details include upcycled yarn materials for the laces and mixed materials for the upper that create a traditional patch and repair effect.⁠

This iteratation of the EX89™ (FUJITAKA) sneaker features multicoloured scraps of IMABARI towel threads in the shoelace and webbing for an accent of colour. Visible mending details on the upper, such as stitiching and altered pattern to emphasise the SHUZEN, hand mended look.

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*Available online and in-store on 14/10/2023

ASICS has partnered with FUJITAKA CO. LTD to reconstruct the EX89™, GT-2160™, GEL-NYC™, and GEL-LYTE™ sneakers with Shuzen influences. These details include upcycled yarn materials for the laces and mixed materials for the upper that create a traditional patch and repair effect.⁠

This iteratation of the EX89™ (FUJITAKA) sneaker features multicoloured scraps of IMABARI towel threads in the shoelace and webbing for an accent of colour. Visible mending details on the upper, such as stitiching and altered pattern to emphasise the SHUZEN, hand mended look.

*Available online and in-store on 14/10/2023