Japanese label, Ballaholic reimagines the EX89™ sneaker with timeless basketball influences. Its design is reminiscent of classic eras of the sport and is meant for basketball enthusiasts to remain connected to the game. It was originally created by Toshikazu Kayano in the late 198s as his first design project with ASICS. The upper’s layered leather construction is rendered with off-white hues while the midsole's beige tones add to the shoe's heritage aesthetic. We updated the cushioning system with our FF BLAST™ technology. It's met with a sculpted heel shape to improve underfoot comfort during everyday scenarios.​ The outsole’s pattern is meant to mirror the view of a city from the sky. This functional grip feature was initially inspired by the designer’s first business trip to the United States in 1987.