Asics was founded more than 60 years ago in Japan by Kihachiro Onitsuka. His name comes from "Anima Sana In Sano Corpore" being "a healthy mind in a healthy body". Today, the brand has become the world's fourth bigger sports equipment manufacturer and holds the leading position in the performance running market. It occupies this place mainly thanks to its research and development department which allows it to remain at the forefront of innovation.