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ASICS vs Rick Owens: similarities and differences

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ASICS

Japan Founded 1949

Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture · Streetwear

Rick Owens

United States Founded 1994

Avant-garde & designer · Luxury & heritage · Streetwear

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

  • No shared traits are available.

Different traits

  • Avant-garde & designer

    Rick Owens shows a stronger emphasis

  • Sporty & sportswear

    ASICS shows a stronger emphasis

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Trait comparison

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

Field
ASICS
Rick Owens
Country Japan United States
Founded 1949 1994
Category Footwear Clothing
Other categories Clothing Accessories Lifestyle products Textiles and material technology Bags Accessories Footwear Eyewear Lifestyle products

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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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Rick Owens

  • DRKSHDW by Rick Owens

    A denim-originated line derived from Rick Owens’ mainline, it is described in an official interview ...

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  • RICKOWENSLILIES

    As a women’s offshoot line of Rick Owens, it is described in an official interview as a women’s clot...

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  • HUNRICKOWENS

    HUNRICKOWENS is treated as Rick Owens’s fur line, and an official interview also describes it as a “...

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  • Rick Owens DRKSHDW

    Rick Owens DRKSHDW is a designation for the offshoot line presented as DRKSHDW on the official websi...

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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

Rick Owens

  • 2025-11-18

    Converse

    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.

  • 2025-10-16

    Dr. Martens

    On 2025-10-16, three new models, including Pentalace, Megalace, and Steel Toe, are scheduled for release for FW25. Voluminous designs characteristic of Rick.

  • 2024-10-31

    Moncler

    The Moncler + Rick Owens AW24 collection launches on 2024-10-31, featuring apparel, boots, and other items in a fashion-forward lineup.

  • 2024-05-09

    Champion

    Champion × Rick Owens (SS24). Presented as launching on 5/9, the collaboration reworks Rick Owens’s silhouettes through Champion’s interpretation of sportswear, while also using shared logos.

  • 2021-11-04

    VEJA

    Several releases took place in 2021 (a new color on April 14, and the final collaboration in November and December). The collaboration centered mainly on hiking and running models. It was described as the final collaboration.

  • 2019-02-08

    BIRKENSTOCK

    Presented as “Season 2” at the SS19 show in 2019. Models such as Arizona and Rotterdam were featured in new materials and details at a pop-up in January, with online sales beginning in February.

Rick Owens collaborations

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