The JAPAN S™ shoes are based on one of our throwback offerings from 1981. This shoe features a court-inspired toe box and classic Colorways that take your mind and body to new heights. classic Colorways that take your mind and body to new heights. ​Updated with a lightweight design and a modified cupsole, this shoe is made for comfort. It's also paired with nostalgic branding, like the ASICS Stripes on the quarter-panels. Originally worn by basketball players in the 1980s, this shoe reimagines its iconic court details with a modern lens.