ASICS vs Stüssy: similarities and differences

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ASICS

Japan Founded 1949

Sporty & sportswear · Trends & youth culture · Streetwear

Stüssy

United States Founded 1980

Streetwear · Trends & youth culture

Similarities and differences

Shared traits

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Different traits

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

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Trait comparison

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Traits by category

Bar lengths show how prominent each trait is within each brand.

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Minimal & basics: ASICS：Relative prominence within the brand

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Basic information

Field	ASICS	Stüssy
Country	Japan	United States
Founded	1949	1980
Category	Footwear	Clothing
Other categories	Clothing Accessories Lifestyle products Textiles and material technology	Bags Accessories Eyewear Fragrance Lifestyle products

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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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Stüssy

United States Founded 1980

Stüssy is an apparel brand founded in 1980 in Laguna Beach, California, USA, by Sean Stüssy, who made surfboards. The brand developed from items featuring his handwritten signature logo on T-shirts and caps, and focuses on streetwear associ...

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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

Stüssy

2025-02-14
Denim Tears
The latest collaboration between Denim Tears and Stüssy (STÜSSY TEARS). Announced by Tremaine Emory, it goes on sale from 2/14 at the official Denim Tears store and African Diaspora Goods in New York.
2024-12-13
Dr. Martens
A collaboration presenting a revival-style iteration of the archival 2295 model in Black Wanama / Sand Hairy Suede.
2024-03-15
JUNYA WATANABE MAN
In spring 2024, released a sleeveless hoodie that reworked the “BASIC STÜSSY HOODIE” with cut-off details and hardware.
2024-03-15
COMME des GARÇONS
A 2024 collaboration with eYe Junya Watanabe MAN included items such as sleeveless hoodies. Many pieces rework Stüssy classics.
2023-02-24
Levi's
Stüssy and Levi’s® Collection. A two-piece collection comprising 501® jeans and a modified Type II Trucker Jacket, emphasizing self-expression and originality.
2020-05-20
Dior
Shawn Stussy contributed graphics and other elements to Dior Men Pre-Fall 2020. The “Dior” logo was adapted in a Stüssy style, and hats, bags, and other items were released. Online sales were also conducted.

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