Asics Womens EX89 Trainers in White. Effortlessly blending the heritage influences of the GEL-EXTREME basketball shoe from 1989 with contemporary cushioning prowess, the EX89 was originally created by Toshikazu Kayano as his first design project with ASICS. With a lush, layered leather upper combined with ace colour blocking that mimics the era s iconic NBA uniforms. Infused with FF BLAST technology and containing a sculpted heel shape to optimise underfoot comfort during everyday wear. The outsole s pattern mirrors the view of a city from high up in the sky and was inspired by Kayano s first business trip the US in 1987. Classic Asics branding.