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ASICS vs Champion: similarities and differences

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ASICS

Japan Founded 1949

Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture · Streetwear

Champion

United States Founded 1919

Sporty & sportswear · Streetwear · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Sporty & sportswear.
  • Both brands show traits of Polished & dressy.

Different traits

  • Streetwear

    Champion shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • ASICS (solid line, circles)
  • Champion (dashed line, squares)
Traits of ASICS and Champion, shown relative to each brand.
How to read the chart

Traits farther from the centre are more prominent within each brand. The chart uses the same relative display as the brand profile. Area does not indicate brand quality or absolute differences between brands.

Traits by category

Bar lengths show how prominent each trait is within each brand.

  • ASICS
  • Champion
Minimal & basics
ASICS：Relative prominence within the brand
Champion：Relative prominence within the brand
Polished & dressy
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Champion：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage
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Champion：Relative prominence within the brand
Avant-garde & designer
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Decoration & playfulness
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Champion：Relative prominence within the brand
Streetwear
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Champion：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture
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Champion：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear
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Champion：Relative prominence within the brand
Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
ASICS
Champion
Country Japan United States
Founded 1949 1919
Category Footwear Clothing
Other categories Clothing Accessories Lifestyle products Textiles and material technology Bags Accessories Footwear

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

ASICS

  • ASICS SportStyle

    ASICS SportStyle is a current category that applies the technologies and designs ASICS has developed...

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  • ASICS Tiger

    ASICS Tiger is a lifestyle brand revived in 2015 to bring the technology developed through competiti...

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  • ASICS Walking

    ASICS Walking is a category that applies ASICS’ expertise in sports shoe development and sports engi...

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  • ASICS SKATEBOARDING

    ASICS SKATEBOARDING is a line of skateboarding shoes developed under the ASICS SportStyle category. ...

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  • LAZERBEAM

    LAZERBEAM is a series that applies functions developed through ASICS’s sports shoe development to ch...

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  • ASICS NOVALIS

    ASICS NOVALIS is a unisex line jointly launched by ASICS and Kiko Kostadinov Studio. It extends ASIC...

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  • ASICS WALKING pedala

    PEDALA is part of the ASICS WALKING lineup and applies technologies developed for sports shoes to fo...

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  • ASICS WALKING RUNWALK

    RUNWALK is ASICS WALKING’s business-oriented line, applying walking-related technology to shoes worn...

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  • GEL-BIZ

    GEL-BIZ is a series of business shoes offered by ASICS WALKING, combining an appearance suited to wo...

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  • ASICS WALKING WELLNESS WALKER

    WELLNESS WALKER is a line within ASICS WALKING that supports everyday walking and walking for exerci...

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  • SUKU2

    SUKU2 is a children’s shoe brand under ASICS WALKING, offering products for babies, preschoolers, an...

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Champion

  • C9 by Champion

    “C9 by Champion” was designed as a derivative activewear line of Champion and sold exclusively at Ta...

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  • Champion LIFE

    “Champion LIFE” is a lifestyle-oriented collection line presented as “Champion Life” in exhibition a...

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  • Champion Reverse Weave

    Centered on Reverse Weave® (a construction method that helps reduce shrinkage), Champion Reverse Wea...

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  • Champion Rochester

    “Champion Rochester” is a derivative line that foregrounds Champion’s heritage through the Rochester...

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  • Champion Teamwear

    Champion Teamwear is a business line offering custom uniforms, teamwear, and decoration (marking) se...

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Collaborations

ASICS

  • 2026-04-18

    Cecilie Bahnsen

    As the next chapter in its collaboration with ASICS, the brand unveiled the GEL-QUANTUM 360 I. The design connects functionality with a soft form through a slip-on construction, flower-shaped cutouts, and two colorways: soft pink and black.

  • 2026-04-02

    VERSACE

    Following its announcement in 2025, the Onitsuka Tiger x VERSACE collaboration shoes officially launched on April 2, 2026. The model, based on the TAI-CHI, incorporates elements such as Versace’s Medusa.

  • 2026-02-21

    Completedworks

    As part of Crafts for Mind, Completedworks will release a limited-edition collaboration reworking the GEL-KAYANO 20 on February 21, 2026. It redefines footwear from a jewelry-inspired perspective.

  • 2026-02-21

    Kiko Kostadinov

    As a new release in the ongoing collaboration with Kiko Kostadinov, the ILARGI FF Tabi-type model was reported on February 21, 2026. It presents footwear as the latest chapter in a long-term partnership.

  • 2026-01-12

    Kith

    Kith for ASICS Loyalty Exclusive Collection was announced on January 9, 2026, and released on January 12. In addition to apparel and footwear, it included headwear from New Era.

  • 2026-01-05

    ISSEY MIYAKE

    ISSEY MIYAKE FOOT, jointly developed by MIYAKE DESIGN STUDIO and ASICS. Functional footwear that reinterprets HYPER TAPING. The first model was released commercially in 2026.

ASICS collaborations

Champion

  • 2026-08-06

    FREAK'S STORE

    A project featured in the official feature lineup as “Champion’s iconic special-order pieces.” It is a special-order series based on Champion apparel, including sweatshirts, but the listing does not confirm the details of individual products or their release dates.

  • 2026-01-03

    WACKO MARIA

    WACKO MARIA × Champion (SS26 “New Year”). Released on 1/3, the collection includes Reverse Weave hoodies and crewnecks, with gothic- and collegiate-style logo treatments offered in multiple colors.

  • 2025-12-10

    kolor

    In December 2025, the brand released three styles based on REVERSE WEAVE® (a crewneck, a hoodie, and pants) in its first collaboration with Champion. Bold prints are a defining feature.

  • 2025-10-29

    UNDERCOVER

    UNDERCOVER × Champion (second installment). Following the official announcement on 10/23, it was released on 10/29. Reverse Weave was updated to 11.5 oz, with further updates including an expanded color range and beaded patches.

  • 2025-10-03

    N.Hoolywood

    Released on 10/3 as the eighth installment of N.HOOLYWOOD’s “NEW WEAVE.” This collaboration with Champion features crewnecks, long-sleeve T-shirts, high-neck zip-ups, hoodies, zip-up hoodies, pants, and more.

  • 2025-01-25

    WTAPS

    The 5th drop from WTAPS × Champion. It is listed as launching on 1/25 and includes hoodies, crewnecks, T-shirts, long-sleeve T-shirts, sweatpants, and other items, mainly in gray and black.

Champion collaborations

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