The EX89 trainer from ASICS blends the heritage influences of the GEL-EXTREME basketball shoe from 1989 with modern cushioning properties. The upper's layered leather construction is also met with spirited colour blocking that matches the era's iconic NBA team uniforms. Underneath FF Blast technology cushions the foot. The sculpted heel shape improves underfoot comfort during everyday scenarios, while the outsole's pattern is meant to mirror the view of a city from the sky.