What does the name ASICS mean?

The name ASICS is an acronym for the Latin phrase anima sana in corpore sano which translates as "a healthy mind in a healthy body." In recent years their running shoes have often been ranked among the top performance footwear in the market. ASICS bought the outdoor brand Haglöfs on July 12, 2010, for SEK1,000,000,000.

Are ASICS and Onitsuka Tiger the same?

Onitsuka Tiger has taken on the role of a more broader lifestyle brand with a clothing line that compliments it sporty yet retro shoes, whereas ASICS maintains its passion for sports like marathon running and trail running. Onitsuka Tiger was the original brand designed by Kihachiro Onitsuka in 1949. In 1977, 3 companies merged (Onitsuka, GTO ...

Are ASICS really comfortable?

Typically Asics shoes are very comfortable but they are often chosen for the cushioning quality like Nimbus. On the other hand Kayano is a more versatile choice and as you may already know, this is more of a stability shoe. It is a great choice for runners or users who tend to overpronate due to their flat arch.

Does ASICs have vegan shoes?

Yes. ASICS has fully vegan shoes as of 2019. This includes a number of vegan models for men, women and kids. ASICS also has a large number of fully synthetic shoes. Though many of these synthetic models may contain animal based glues. The Ultimate 81 and GEL lines for both men and women are available at Zappos.