ASICS Corp
Company Profile
Business description
Founded in 1949 in Kobe, Japan, Asics is a leading sports footwear brand specializing in performance running shoes. Asics is well-known for its stability running shoe Gel-Kayano, which has been popular among runners for over 30 years thanks to its cushioning technology. It also owns Onitsuka Tiger, which is currently positioned as a premium sportswear lifestyle brand. In 2025, Asics had annual sales of over JPY 810 billion and commands around 10% of the running shoes market share in Japan, the United States, and Europe, a notable achievement for a company that holds only around 4% of the broader global sports footwear market.
Contact
1-2-4 Sannomiyacho
Yamato Kobe Building
Chuo-ku, Hyogo Prefecture
Kobe650-0021
JPNT: +81 5017443104
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Stock type
Cyclical
Industry
Footwear & Accessories
Fiscal Year End
31 December 2026
Employees
11,001
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