ONE OK ROCK’s Taka and ASICS unveil ASICS-ONE shoes, set to release on September 27

ONE OK ROCK’s Taka has collaborated with ASICS to create a new line of performance footwear called the ASICS-ONE, which is set to launch on September 27. Developed in cooperation with the ASICS Sports Science Institute, these shoes are designed to help Taka deliver the best performance during his live shows, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal.

The ASICS-ONE shoes are the result of Taka’s vision and input, ensuring that they meet the demands of both style and practicality for artists on stage.

Touted by the brand as a live-performance shoe, the ASICS-ONE was first teased on Instagram by ONE OK ROCK’s frontman, Taka. As the acclaimed rock band began their 2024 Premonition World Tour, Taka has been sporting the unreleased shoes on stage for all shows so far.

Do-developed by the singer and ASICS’s Institute of Sport Science in Japan,  the ASICS-ONE sports an eye-catching slip-on design in an all-black makeover. Composed of a blend of synthetic leather, fibers and resins, the shoe exudes a neoprene-like quality and sits atop a rubber outsole, which boasts a chunky and wavy silhouette.

The shoes were designed specifically with Taka’s movement patterns in mind. After undergoing a series of digital analyses of the singer’s live performances, ASICS has created and intergrated technology that stabilizes the wearer’s body, balance and control.

ONE OK ROCK is known for its incredibly dynamic and high-energy live shows, with Taka often sprinting and leaping across the stage while performing. Many fans and concertgoers have also commented on the band’s Instagram post, attesting the shoe’s performance. One netizen’s comment reads “Just so you all know, shoes survived the pouring rain in Kaohsiung, and he jumped, and ran, without slipping at all.”