ASICS and Miyake Design Studio (MDS) are launching their first project together: “HYPER

TAPING™︎” to be released Jan 2026

[Kobe Japan, January 2026] For the first time, these two iconic Japanese brands are coming together with a new collaboration in footwear called HYPER TAPING™︎, launching during the Spring Summer 2026 season at ASICS, ISSEY MIYAKE and select retailers.

ASICS has a history of collaborating with partners that share the same values. And the same applies in this case with Issey Miyake. At its foundation lies the deep respect and unwavering trust built through both companies’ many years of creating and developing products in Japan. Along with a steadfast dedication to technology and craftsmanship.

ASICS, guided by its founding philosophy, “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body”, has continued to achieve an advanced integration of function and design, backed by research on the human body, movement, and footwear at the ASICS Institute of Sport Science. In this project, the MDS team worked with ASICS to study the human foot and develop footwear that brings new perspectives and proposals to everyday life, in a collaboration that draws out the potential of both teams, exploring new possibilities in footwear with a long-term vision for the future.

The stripe design featured on the sides of the ASICS shoes is a registered trademark of ASICS Corporation.

A design that gives form to the concept of “Taping”

First unveiled during Paris Fashion Week Men’s at the IM MEN Spring Summer 2026 show, “HYPER TAPING” was born from reconstructing the ASICS design icon—the “ASICS Stripes.” Inspired by its integration of structure and design, MDS conceived the concept of “taping,” which stabilizes the body and supports movement.

“HYPER TAPING™︎” incorporates this concept into its form through the combined knowledge and experience of both teams, elevating it into a new design expression. From adopting a wrestling outsole to redesigning the insole for everyday comfort and refining the combination of materials and colorways, the aim was to create footwear that is both new in concept and enduring in its universality.

Original fitting construction and stretch band design

The taping-inspired construction at the core of the concept is expressed through thick, original elastic bands that create a striking line wrapping around the foot. In addition, cushioned tongue wings and finely adjusted contact around the ankle enhance overall fit and comfort.

The first model to redesign an ASICS wrestling shoe into a sneaker structure

Creating the sensation of the foot being wrapped by taping, the design employs a wrestling outsole that extends to the lower part of the upper to provide secure hold and stability. Its design is inspired by the distinctive structure of a gecko’s foot, offering not only strong grip performance but also a striking visual expression.

Original mold and insole designed for enhanced comfort and fit

To support long hours of everyday wear, a new foot-shaped mold – the “last” in industry terms – was developed by widening the originally tight wrestling outsole shape. Paired with a responsive FLYTEFOAM PROPEL insole and a soft Ortholite® sock liner, the shoe pursues comfort even with its thin sole design.

Timeless design and colorways that blend seamlessly with various looks

The upper combines multiple types of leather and mesh and comes in three colorways: a signature fluorescent green, all-black, and all-grey; carefully developed to pair seamlessly with all kinds of life scenes.

Available in three colorways: Black/Black, Gray/Gray, Green/Blue. HYPER TAPING™︎ sneakers will launch on asics.com, at selected ASICS stores and at selected retailers globally on January 22nd for $220.

Item Code: 1203A819.001/1203B189.020/1203B190.300

Color Name: Black/Black, Grey/Grey, Green/Blue

For more information, visit https://www.asics.com/

About ASICS

ASICS is a comprehensive sports brand that offers high-performance sports products, including shoes and apparel. This project is a collaboration with ASICS SportStyle, which integrates sports technology into everyday life, merging functionality and fashion in the lifestyle category.

About MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO

Designer Issey Miyake founded MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO (MDS) in 1970. Since then, starting with the ISSEY MIYAKE women’s line, MDS engages in brand concepts, design, and R&D of its brands, based on Miyake’s unwavering concept of clothes-making, “a piece of cloth”. Its work also includes providing creative and technological guidance to group companies, as well as collaborating with external partners on concept planning and product development.