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Inspired by 1980s Basketball Shoes, ASICS SPORTSTYLE Unveils the EX89 Sneaker

The ASICS SPORTSTYLE EX89 will debut at Culture Cartel 2022, the highly anticipated street culture convention from 1-4 December 2022

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25 November 2022, Singapore - ASICS SPORTSTYLE announced the launch of the EX89 sneaker. This style was inspired by the GEL-EXTREME basketball shoe from 1989 and converted into a low-top silhouette.


It was originally created by Toshikazu Kayano as his first design project with ASICS. Perhaps more well-known for his GEL-KAYANO running shoe series, this silhouette became a milestone that would pave the way with technology breakthroughs for ASICS footwear.

PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE


During the late 1980s, performance basketball shoes were primarily covered with white bases. The EX89 sneaker's ancestor - the GEL-EXTREME - became one of the first renegades to emerge with spirited colour blocking influenced by basketball team uniforms.


This season, the shoe returns with its traditional leather construction that's met with team-centric colour palettes. The updated model will also be available with various renditions that are modified with modern lifestyle materials.

PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE


The ASICS SPORTSTYLE EX89 will debut at Culture Cartel 2022, the highly anticipated street culture convention from 1-4 December 2022.


Put the new kicks to the test and capture the perfect slam dunk shot with the EX89 only at the ASICS basketball court booth at Culture Cartel.

PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE


Those who participate in the sure-win ASICS giveaway each day will also stand a chance to win attractive prizes or even score a pair of EX89!


In its playing days, the shoe was designed with GEL technology for impact absorption when jumping or rebounding. This iteration is reconstructed with a sculted heel shape and FF BLAST cushioning system. These features help the shoe remain lighter and more comfortable for an everyday lifestyle.

PHOTO: ASICS SINGAPORE


The ASICS SPORTSTYLE EX89 sneaker will feature original-inspired makeups with team colour blocking and neutral versions that are constructed with classic lifestyle materials.


The ASICS SPORTSTYLE EX89 will be available for S$159 on ASICS online and in ASICS stores in blue and green colourways. The black and grey colourways of the EX89 are FootLocker exclusive and will be available at FootLocker online and stores.


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