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The EX89™ sneaker blends the heritage influences of the GEL-EXTREME basketball shoe from 1989 with modern cushioning properties.

It was originally created by Toshikazu Kayano in the late 1980s as his first design project with ASICS. The upper’s layered leather construction is also met with spirited colour blocking that matches the era’s iconic NBA team uniforms.

We updated the sockliner and midsole with FF BLAST™ cushioning. These technologies are met with a sculpted heel shape to improve shock absorption during everyday scenarios.

The outsole’s layout 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.

• Inspired by the GEL-EXTREME basketball shoe from 1989
• FF BLAST™ cushioning offers advanced comfort for everyday scenarios
• Layered leather upper
• Cupsole tooling draws inspiration from the view of a city's skyline

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New Zealand

• Cost: $10 NZD
• Please allow 1-3 working days (rural areas and orders containing Limited Sneaker Releases may take longer)

Australia

• Cost: $60 NZD
• Please allow 5-10 working days

International

• Please email online@areafiftyone.co.nz with the item and address so we can provide a quotation

For more information please head to our Shipping page here.

Any full-priced item purchased online is eligible for exchange or refund if returned within 14 days from the date of purchase. Sale items and Limited Sneaker Release items are non-returnable and non-refundable. 

Eligble items must be unused, with the original tags and packaging still intact to the product. When returning footwear, please ensure the box is well protected as this is considered part of the product.

For more information please head to our Returns page here.