Sound Mind, Sound Body - the belief that started it all. Aspiring to nurture society through sports, Kihachiro Onitsuka founded ASICS in 1949, after returning home to Kobe at the end of the war. The Japanese label takes its name from a quote by the Roman satirist Juvenal: <em>Anima Sana In Corpore Sano</em>, which translates to: ‘You should pray for a healthy mind in a healthy body’. Feel empowered to move your body and energise your mind in our ASICS women's trainers, whether you’re exploring the track, trail or anything in between. Expect retro dad aesthetics and technical innovation from our Asics women's collection. From bestsellers like the GEL-KAYANO sneakers, which first hit the shelves in 1993 as a running shoe designed to protect overpronating long distance runners. To the 1999 GEL-NIMBUS, derived from the term ‘cumulonimbus cloud’ for its light, cushioned properties, this performance running sneaker was created for neutral runners and supinators. Since releasing its first athletic shoes in 1950, ASICS has never stopped innovating. The brand created the world’s first water-resistant, lightweight nylon sneaker in 1954. In 1986, ASICS launched its revolutionary GEL-based running shoes, the first sneakers to use silicone cushioning material αGEL. Since then, GEL-technology has been a mainstay in the brand’s collections, catch it in our archive-honouring GEL-Lyte family. Our women's ASICS sneakers showcase vibrant colorways, breathable mesh and streamlined silhouettes, with ultra-cushioned, shock absorbing soles. Each style is signed off with ASICS’ trademarked crossed stripes, first featured in its Mexico 66 design.