ASICS Institute of Sport Science
Institute of Sport Science
The ASICS Institute of Sport Science (ISS) is dedicated to 'Human-centric science', focusing on the rigorous understanding of human body and movement.
By leveraging proprietary materials and structural design, ISS strives to develop innovative technologies and products that maximize people's potential through sports.
case 01
Based on insights from the Institute of Sport Science, ASICS simultaneously launched two high-performance running shoes: the "METASPEED SKY" and "METASPEED EDGE," each designed for distinct running styles among elite athletes, in 2021.
Since then, to provide continued support for top athletes, we have consistently gathered feedback and conducted comprehensive data analysis. In the latest 2025 iteration, in addition to updating both existing models, the "METASPEED RAY" was introduced, emphasizing lightweight construction.
case 02
The official wear for the Japanese national athletics team for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo is a uniform designed for top athletes, pursuing three functional aspects: "lightweight," "breathability," and "mobility" to enable athletes to deliver outstanding performance.
At the Institute of Sport Science, through motion simulation analysis of shoulder blade and shoulder movement, a deep armhole design was achieved. Additionally, using "ASICS Body Thermo Mapping" to identify areas of body temperature increase, we developed a unique functional structure called "ACTIBREEZE," resulting in the completion of two types of singlets tailored to specific competition characteristics.
Institute History
| 1977 - | Establishment of the Technology Research Section ASICS headquarters in Osaka founded the first Technology Research Section for research on apparel products. |
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| 1980 - | Establishment of the Shoe Fundamental Research Section ASICS Shoes Department (factory in Kobe) founded the first Shoe Fundamental Research Division within the Footwear Planning and Development section. |
| 1982 - | Opening of Shoe Development Center ASICS Shoe Research and Development Division moved to Suma Ward, Kobe and opened a new facility. |
| 1985 - | The ASICS Institute of Sport Science was born When ASICS moved its headquarters to Kobe Port Island (in Chuo Ward, Kobe), The ASICS Institute of Sport Science was founded by the consolidation of the Technology Research Department and Shoe Development Center. |
| 1990 - | Center Completion of The ASICS Institute of Sport Science The ASICS Institute of Sport Science and Human Resource Development Center (later renamed ASICS R&D Center) was completed in Nishi Ward, Kobe. |
| 2015 - | Expansion and renovation of the Institute ASICS expanded the scope of the Institute and rebuilt the Institute to strengthen research and development. |
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