The JAPAN S shoes are based on one of our throwback offerings from 1981. This reworked iteration is formed with a low-top silhouette that's complete with a court-inspired toe box and throwback colorways.
Updated with a lightweight design that features a modified cupsole, this shoe is complemented with premium comfort and improved cushioning. Mimicking the aesthetic of a retro basketball sneaker, this heritage style is also paired with nostalgic ASICS branding, like the tiger stripes on the quarter-panels and "ASICS" lettering at the heel.
The JAPAN S shoe's vintage basketball aesthetic is paired with iconic court-specific details that are inspired by footwear worn on the hardwood by basketball players in the 80s.
Shoe Technologies
BASED ON THE ORIGINAL 1981 MODEL
MODIFIED CUPSOLE
TIMELESS DESIGN
STYLE #:
1191A163.001
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BigT from
Better than Good![This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I go for an understated shoe, liked the style and the shoe was very comfortable
Date published: 2024-02-13
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DerekTaupoNZ from
Always cool, iconic styleOld school cool, exactly what they are and were back in the 80s these are comfortable enough to wear all day even if your standing most of the time. They good for walking on sealed surfaces too. I like these, ok they are not real leather but it’s actually quite hard to notice, no sweaty feet associated with pleather shoes
Date published: 2023-10-06
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MrJBD from
What a classic![This review was collected as part of a promotion.] They're great! What a classic! Really solid upper leather shoe, and very smart.
Date published: 2023-08-25
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Kevin from
Great serviceSolid product for the (discounted) price. Ordered wrong size online, but returning and changing to correct size was very straightforward.
Date published: 2023-08-05
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TomiFrontRunner from
Comfy and Stylish[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] In addition to these two attributes, it is also a very nice walking shoe. I like them because they are easy to combine and you can wear them all day long without any problems.
Date published: 2023-07-27
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Skidmarks from
Good quality and what I expected[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Decent shoe so far. Feels robust and good quality materials. Feels very similar to the shoes from their Onitsuka Tiger brand.
Date published: 2023-07-19
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Carl Gareth from
The quality ive come to expect from asics[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I think these trainers are very comfortable, i usually wear gel quantums for my day to day and have done for 6 years since switching from nike air and wanted something a little more stylish for those trips into town or a more street scene environment.
I have wide feet and these fit nicely, look great with chinos, would look great for the gym too.
Very pleased with my purchase and will no doubt be buying more in the future.
Date published: 2023-07-12
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ibrahimalansare from
eleganceStylish, comfortable and very beautiful shoes with the clothes I used to wear
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