Asics Tiger Gel-Lyte V Sanze - White / Mid Grey Sanze means past, present, future in Japanese and the Gel Sanze V is Asics' iconic Gel-Lyte V reinterpreted with a fusion of present design and technology. The tooling, newly developed for Asics Tiger, absorbs shock through large visible GEL inserts in the heel, and covered by a transparent TPU cup. The monosock upper offers a comfortable fit while the overlapping parts on the tongue are linked with eyelet stays which ease stress on instep. Visible Gel technology for added comfort and stability One piece knitted upper Design elements that draw from Asics' heritage Mr. Kihachiro Onitsuka founded the forerunner of the ASICS brand, Onitsuka Co. Ltd., in Kobe, Japan. He started by making basketball shoes to meet the needs of Japan’s rising young basketball stars. The first shoes featured a recessed sole design, which mimicked the action of an octopus' suction cup. ASICS continues to be a the forefront of the performance sports market and is undisputedly the leading running shoe brand for enthusiasts and professional athletes alike.