There is no shortage of companies that manufacture quality athletic shoes and ASICS running shoes women is one of my favorites. I have owned several pairs of their shoes as well as many other brands of shoes. ASICS is one of the few companies that offer shoes that I will buy on a regular basis. Being a person that walks regularly, I buy 2-4 pairs of tennis shoes each year. It is important to me to have walking shoes that do not need broken in. The shoes I wear have to be comfortable from moment one. If I walk three miles and my feet are sore, I will never wear them again. I know with ASICS, I will not have to be concerned about this problem.
ASICS manufactured their first athletic shoes (basketball shoes) in 1949. Kihachiro Onitsuka founded the original company, Onitsuka Co., Ltd. ASICS is an acronym derived from the Latin phrase, Anima Sana In Corpore Sano – a sound mind in a sound body. In 1977 the name of the company was changed to ASICS and their shoes were introduced in the United States at this time. Their goal is to provide a superior product to the sports enthusiast. They also strive to build on the technological advances that are available today and incorporate them in to their athletic gear with a main objective to bring harmony to the body and soul.
In May 1990, ASICS opened the Research Institute of Sports Science in Kobe. Its purpose is to test and build a better athletic shoe for the serious athlete. The research in this facility involves scientists, coaches and athletes as they work together to make the ultimate in athletic footwear.
Many companies find it important to give back in the communities where they are located and ASICS is no different. ASICS currently supports a number of organizations in Orange County, CA. Among these organizations are AIDS Services Foundation Orange County (ASF), Children’s Hospital Orange County, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, The Hall Steps Foundation, Mammoth Track Project, March of Dimes-Orange County and the Challenged Athletes Foundation.
ASICS makes shoes for several sports, including; walking, running, training, team sports, soccer, tennis and golf and casual wear. Two of the most popular styles of ASICS shoes are the Onitsuka Tiger and the many models of gels shoes. ASICS shoes can be found in almost any color combination as is popular today. There are also some styles that can be found in plain black or white for individuals that require plain colored shoes for the workplace.
ASICS shoes can be purchased in some department stores and I have actually found ASICS shoes at very reasonable prices. They are also carried at all sporting goods stores and then there are the online resources. The websites are most likely where you are going to find the best prices on footwear. Many of these locations also offer free shipping both to you and back if you find the shoes are not what you want or they do not fit. If you are looking for comfort, quality and style in an athletic shoe, ASICS is a great choice.