The JAPAN S™ shoes are based on one of our throwback offerings from 1981. Updated with a lightweight design and a modified cupsole, this shoe is made for comfort. It's also paired with nostalgic branding, like the ASICS Stripes on the quarter-panels and "ASICS" lettering at the heel. Originally worn by basketball players in the 1980s, this shoe reimagines its iconic court details with a modern lens. Based on the original 1981 model Cupsole tooling The sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology