Originally created by Toshikazu Kayano in the late 1980s as his first design project with ASICS. The EX89 sneaker blends the heritage influences of the GEL-EXTREME basketball shoe from 1989 with modern cushioning properties.​ Updated with the cushioning system with the FF BLAST technology. It's met with a sculpted heel shape to improve underfoot comfort during everyday scenarios.​This model features a Synthetic Leather Upper, Terry Lining and finished off with a Chenille Patch.