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GAP vs ASICS: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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GAP

United States Founded 1969

Minimal & basics · Polished & dressy · Trends & youth culture

ASICS

Japan Founded 1949

Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture · Streetwear

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • Both brands show traits of Polished & dressy.

Different traits

  • Sporty & sportswear

    ASICS shows a stronger emphasis

  • Outdoor & functional

    ASICS shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

  • GAP (solid line, circles)
  • ASICS (dashed line, squares)
Traits of GAP and ASICS, 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.

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

Basic information

Field
GAP
ASICS
Country United States Japan
Founded 1969 1949
Category Clothing Footwear
Other categories Bags Accessories Footwear Beauty and cosmetics Lifestyle products Clothing Accessories Lifestyle products Textiles and material technology

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Brand profiles

Brand lines

GAP

  • GapKids

    Within Gap’s brand structure, centered on adult apparel, it is positioned as a derivative line optim...

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  • babyGap

    As a line derived from Gap for babies and toddlers, it is offered with sizing and product design tai...

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  • Gap Teen

    It is developed as a derivative line (collection) that Gap offers for “teens,” serving the age group...

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  • GapMaternity

    Derived from Gap’s adult offerings, it is positioned as a line responsible for proposing products su...

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  • GapBody

    Positioned as a line derived from Gap, it focuses primarily on categories related to intimates, loun...

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  • GapFit

    As a line derived from Gap, it is positioned to offer products for exercise and active settings. Whi...

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  • Gap Home

    As a collection derived from Gap, it serves to extend the brand’s offerings from Gap’s apparel-cente...

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  • GapStudio

    A newly launched segment by Gap, designed as the “highest expression” of Gap in style, craftsmanship...

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  • Gap Factory

    Gap officially describes offering “collections designed exclusively” for Gap Outlet and Gap Factory ...

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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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Collaborations

GAP

  • 2026-09-17

    FREAK'S STORE

    A FREAK’S STORE-exclusive collection inspired by GAP’s 1980s–90s archives. It comprises 13 items across four categories: pocket T-shirts, chinos, denim, and schoolwear, and was released on September 17.

  • 2022-02-23

    Balenciaga

    “YEEZY GAP Engineered by Balenciaga” was launched in 2022 as a three-way collaboration among YEEZY, GAP, and Balenciaga. It had multiple launches.

  • 2021-09-29

    YEEZY

    The second YEEZY Gap release, “The Perfect Hoodie,” dropped on 2021-09-29. It is described as a double-layer hoodie, with the release timing and product rollout outlined.

  • 2010-11-27

    VALENTINO

    A limited capsule collection with GAP in 2010. Created to commemorate the opening of its Milan flagship, it featured seven styles of womenswear, including parkas, cargo pants, skirts, and hoodies.

GAP 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

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