June 1, 2026 – KOBE, JAPAN – ASICS is proud to launch the JETRAY™ ELITE soccer shoe, designed to support more speed to move body and mind. The shoe will be worn by professional footballer and ASICS Global Athlete Takehiro Tomiyasu ahead of the key global football tournament this summer.
The JETRAY™ ELITE has been engineered for the speed-focused player. Each element of the shoe has been designed for instant acceleration, giving players the confidence and support to perform at a higher level.
Experience Fast Acceleration: JETFRAME™ technology supports increased propulsion for faster acceleration. helps to increase propulsion for faster acceleration.
The JETFRAME™ technology uses a dual-density outsole to help physically shift the player’s body into a forward position, giving players a mechanical advantage on the pitch. By using a soft nylon in the front and a hard nylon material in the back of the shoe outsole, the technology naturally encourages the lower legs to lean forward. This tilt lowers the player’s center of gravity, allowing them to turn their body weight into acceleration momentum.
This technology is available in either a 5mm heel gradient (HG5mm) to promote a more forward-leaning posture compared to HG0mm, which promotes a level, neutral platform closer to the ground. By promoting a tilt in the body's angle, the JETFRAME™ technology is designed to enable the player to generate a faster and more powerful burst of speed when pushing off.
Flexible Stability: JETCAGE™ offers flexible support for smoother transitions.
JETCAGE™ provides a foam structured framework around the foot to keep it locked in place during agile movements. It is an integrated upper support structure with intentionally reduced foam around the ball of the foot. This encourages the natural bending motion of the foot, providing a smooth and continuous feel without sacrificing stability around quick movements, allowing a player to change direction or move from a standstill to a sprint.
Lightweight Durability: SILKYWRAP™ LITE upper material helps to make the shoe lighter and more durable.
The boot's upper is constructed with SILKYWRAP™ LITE, a lightweight material which provides enhanced durability over extended use. This high-performance upper material is designed to solve the trade-off between weight and durability. For speed-focused players, this balance of midfoot lockdown and effortless lightness is essential for agile movements.
Takehiro Tomiyasu, Professional Soccer Player and ASICS Global Athlete says:
“Even a fraction of a second can change the result of a soccer game. Having a shoe that is lightweight yet durable is really important, especially in situations during a match where repeated sprints are required. The JETRAY™ ELITE soccer shoe helps me to accelerate quickly and move freely with stability on the pitch. When my body moves freely, I can focus on my game. It feels great to step onto the pitch with these shoes, and I’m looking forward to feeling uplifted as I take on new challenges in this journey. “
Ryota Ojima, Soccer Product Lead at ASICS says:
“You don’t wait for chances, you create them in a blink. JETRAY™ ELITE is built for that instant, for the step that freezes defenders, and for speed that changes the game.
With the creation of the JETRAY™ ELITE soccer shoe, we aimed to support the players initial acceleration with this shoe. We gathered feedback from football players which highlighted that the first and second steps are critical for breaking away from opponents. The JETRAY™ ELITE soccer shoe is designed to aid that initial acceleration, helping players create decisive moments in a match."
A New Beginning: Collaboration with Takehiro Tomiyasu:
The JETRAY™ ELITE soccer shoe was developed in close collaboration with Takehiro Tomiyasu, whose feedback shaped the shoe’s design and performance priorities. A story of Takehiro’s comeback is told through a campaign film developed together with ASICS and how moving your body, moves your mind.
The JETRAY™ ELITE soccer shoe is available to purchase online at asics.com and at select ASICS stores worldwide from June 2026.
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