ASICS vs GDC: similarities and differences

Compare brand traits, similarities and differences.

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ASICS

Japan Founded 1949

Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture · Streetwear

GDC

Japan Founded 1998

Streetwear · Trends & youth culture · Outdoor & functional

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

Both brands show traits of Polished & dressy.

Different traits

Sporty & sportswear
ASICS shows a stronger emphasis
Streetwear
GDC shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

ASICS (solid line, circles)
GDC (dashed line, squares)

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
GDC

Minimal & basics: ASICS：Relative prominence within the brand

GDC：Relative prominence within the brand
Polished & dressy: ASICS：Relative prominence within the brand

GDC：Relative prominence within the brand
Luxury & heritage: ASICS：Relative prominence within the brand

GDC：Relative prominence within the brand
Avant-garde & designer: ASICS：Relative prominence within the brand

GDC：Relative prominence within the brand
Decoration & playfulness: ASICS：Relative prominence within the brand

GDC：Relative prominence within the brand
Streetwear: ASICS：Relative prominence within the brand

GDC：Relative prominence within the brand
Trends & youth culture: ASICS：Relative prominence within the brand

GDC：Relative prominence within the brand
Sporty & sportswear: ASICS：Relative prominence within the brand

GDC：Relative prominence within the brand
Outdoor & functional: ASICS：Relative prominence within the brand

GDC：Relative prominence within the brand

Basic information

Field	ASICS	GDC
Country	Japan	Japan
Founded	1949	1998
Category	Footwear	Clothing
Other categories	Clothing Accessories Lifestyle products Textiles and material technology	Accessories Footwear Eyewear Watches

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Brand profiles

ASICS

Japan Founded 1949

ASICS is a Japanese sports brand founded in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, in 1949 by Kihachiro Onitsuka as its predecessor, Onitsuka Co., Ltd. With a focus on running, it offers footwear, apparel, and sports equipment, and is committed to providi...

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GDC

Japan Founded 1998

GDC is a streetwear brand founded in Japan in 1998 by Takashi Kumagai, a stylist, photographer, and creative director. After a hiatus of approximately a quarter-century, it relaunched in March 2025 and offers apparel and accessories primari...

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Brand lines

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

GDC

2026-01-03
WESCO
Exclusive WESCO × GDC engineer boots. Based on the classic BOSS, they feature design details such as a 925 silver buckle and an eight-pointed STA star motif. This limited-edition order opens on 2026/1/3.
2025-12-13
HYSTERIC GLAMOUR
A collaboration capsule by HYSTERIC GLAMOUR and GDC, offered in multiple styles including BOA jackets, stadium jumpers, M-65s, knitwear and hoodies, long-sleeve tees and T-shirts, denim, and satin slacks. Released on 12/13.
2025-11-15
AVIREX
AVIREX × GDC collaboration. In the context of the 50th anniversary, three styles were offered: B-3 (mouton), MA-1 (reversible, etc.), and a stadium jumper. Sales began on 11/15.
2025-11-08
MIHARA YASUHIRO
Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO × GDC. A capsule collection featuring sneakers and souvenir jackets, incorporating embroidered motifs inspired by satin blousons, will be released on 11/8.
2025-08-23
FAMOUZ
A collaboration T-shirt by FAMOUZ and GDC. The collection features two T-shirt styles with original graphics drawn by designer Ryuji Kamiyama and was released on 8/23.
2025-07-12
S'YTE
S’YTE (Yohji Yamamoto) × GDC’s first collaboration. The lineup includes a distressed floral-print set-up, a yarn-dyed linen Chinese-style jacket and pants, and a short-sleeved cotton shirt, among other items, featuring embroidered GDC logos. Released on 7/12.

GDC collaborations

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