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ASICS vs Converse: similarities and differences

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ASICS

Japan Founded 1949

Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture · Streetwear

Converse

United States Founded 1908

Streetwear · Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Polished & dressy.

Different traits

  • Sporty & sportswear

    ASICS shows a stronger emphasis

  • Streetwear

    Converse shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • ASICS (solid line, circles)
  • Converse (dashed line, squares)
Traits of ASICS and Converse, 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
  • Converse
Minimal & basics
ASICS：Relative prominence within the brand
Converse：Relative prominence within the brand
Polished & dressy
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Converse：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage
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Converse：Relative prominence within the brand
Avant-garde & designer
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Decoration & playfulness
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Streetwear
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Converse：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture
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Converse：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear
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Converse：Relative prominence within the brand
Outdoor & functional
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Basic information

Field
ASICS
Converse
Country Japan United States
Founded 1949 1908
Category Footwear Footwear
Other categories Clothing Accessories Lifestyle products Textiles and material technology Clothing Bags Accessories

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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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Converse

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

Converse

  • 2026-06-16

    Collina Strada

    A collaboration with Collina Strada (June 2026). Released as a Chuck 70 collection comprising four styles, including XXHi lace-up boots, charm details, and floral jacquard.

  • 2026-05-15

    Madhappy

    A collaboration with Madhappy (2026, the second collaboration). Chuck 70 Hi and Ox are offered in five colorways, featuring West Coast references, hand-finished details, and enlarged details.

  • 2026-05-01

    ENGINEERED GARMENTS

    A collaboration with Engineered Garments (May 2026). The Weapon Low is reinterpreted through the lens of historical details, with Converse’s Weapon reworked as a utility-oriented low-top shoe.

  • 2025-11-18

    Rick Owens

    On 2025-11-18, the pony-hair version of the One Star Pro (DRKSHDW × Converse) was released in two colors. It is characterized by its details and contrasting material textures.

  • 2025-11-11

    Vaquera

    A collaboration with Vaquera (November 2025). Announced on 11/8, with a broad release from 11/11 on Converse.com and SNKRS. The XXXHi/XHi Slouch Wedge transforms the Chuck Taylor into a “slouchy, textile-focused” design.

  • 2025-09-25

    Chet Lo

    A collaboration with Chet Lo (September 25, 2025). The collection centers on the Chuck 70 and Run Star Trainer, and also includes apparel and accessories. It features avant-garde details such as 3D spikes and gradients.

Converse collaborations

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