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ASICS vs MIKIMOTO: similarities and differences

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ASICS

Japan Founded 1949

Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture · Streetwear

MIKIMOTO

Japan Founded 1893

Luxury & heritage · Polished & dressy · Minimal & basics

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • No shared traits are available.

Different traits

  • Sporty & sportswear

    ASICS shows a stronger emphasis

  • Luxury & heritage

    MIKIMOTO shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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

Field
ASICS
MIKIMOTO
Country Japan Japan
Founded 1949 1893
Category Footwear Accessories
Other categories Clothing Accessories Lifestyle products Textiles and material technology Fragrance Beauty and cosmetics

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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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MIKIMOTO

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

MIKIMOTO

  • 2025-09-25

    ASICS

    Collaboration accessories with MIKIMOTO were presented at the Onitsuka Tiger Spring/Summer 2026 runway show on September 25, 2025. Decorative elements from the jewelry brand were proposed as styling accents.

  • 2024-11-08

    Chrome Hearts

    In November 2024, a jewelry collection combining pearls and CH motifs was unveiled. The collection included 11 core pieces and 4 highly limited necklaces.

MIKIMOTO collaborations

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