Comments on: Asics: Space Shoes http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes/ A place for words and data that I publish (for the benefit of persons unknown). Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: shahfizan http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-82503 shahfizan Sun, 06 Mar 2011 11:38:37 +0000 http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes#comment-82503 INTERESTED! where to buy, any website??? INTERESTED! where to buy, any website???

]]> By: Reticuli http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-71264 Reticuli Mon, 15 Nov 2010 03:02:05 +0000 http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes#comment-71264 Onitsuka Tiger, which became Asics, invented this shoe in 1953. Japan used it for the Olympics. It was originally called the Tiger and was brought back about 8 years ago and expanded upon. I had no idea. Here I've been chasing deadstock Air Rifts and complaining they still don't have enough toe room, many are not made of stretch neoprene, they have too much heel height, and the prices some of them are going for are outrageous. Nike seems to have no desire to bring them back or improve the design. Leave it to Asics, the true originator of the running sneaker. I guess Nike is just the Microsoft of sports shoes. I feel so violated. Onitsuka Tiger, which became Asics, invented this shoe in 1953. Japan used it for the Olympics. It was originally called the Tiger and was brought back about 8 years ago and expanded upon. I had no idea. Here I’ve been chasing deadstock Air Rifts and complaining they still don’t have enough toe room, many are not made of stretch neoprene, they have too much heel height, and the prices some of them are going for are outrageous. Nike seems to have no desire to bring them back or improve the design. Leave it to Asics, the true originator of the running sneaker. I guess Nike is just the Microsoft of sports shoes. I feel so violated.

]]> By: De http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-41638 De Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:36:35 +0000 http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes#comment-41638 I will be listing a pair of the Tabi Marathon split toe Asics trainers on ebay this coming Sunday evening in a size UK 7 if anyone is interested :) I will be listing a pair of the Tabi Marathon split toe Asics trainers on ebay this coming Sunday evening in a size UK 7 if anyone is interested :)

]]> By: Barefoot Ted http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-10296 Barefoot Ted Tue, 19 May 2009 17:19:37 +0000 http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes#comment-10296 Toes are important...for balance and good biomechanics. We did not evolve wearing shoes. I suggest reading the newly released best-selling book titled Born to Run (click the link from my blog). It will help you see why all this cushioning and support in running shoes is not necessarily good for you. I would LOVE a pair of the original marathon Tabi shoes OR even the new ones. Anybody know where I can get a pair. In the meantime, checkout Vibram FiveFingers or the new FeelMax shoes. Best Regards, Barefoot Ted Toes are important…for balance and good biomechanics.

We did not evolve wearing shoes.

I suggest reading the newly released best-selling book titled Born to Run (click the link from my blog). It will help you see why all this cushioning and support in running shoes is not necessarily good for you.

I would LOVE a pair of the original marathon Tabi shoes OR even the new ones.

Anybody know where I can get a pair.

In the meantime, checkout Vibram FiveFingers or the new FeelMax shoes.

Best Regards, Barefoot Ted

]]> By: Martin http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-5617 Martin Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:22:31 +0000 http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes#comment-5617 The split toe can allow for more grip when running, or climbing. The split toe can allow for more grip when running, or climbing.

]]> By: Sandi Kafka http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-4220 Sandi Kafka Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:31:54 +0000 http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes#comment-4220 Nike Rifts, also split-toed, were designed for the Kenyan track athletes... the toe design allegedly gives better control/traction. I have 20 pairs....and don't run. ;o) Nike Rifts, also split-toed, were designed for the Kenyan track athletes… the toe design allegedly gives better control/traction. I have 20 pairs….and don’t run. ;o)

]]> By: matt http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-4219 matt Tue, 02 Jan 2007 05:37:44 +0000 http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes#comment-4219 Where can I get a pair of those shoes? I love them and need to get them. Where can I get a pair of those shoes? I love them and need to get them.

]]> By: Rich http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-4218 Rich Mon, 19 Jun 2006 05:14:23 +0000 http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes#comment-4218 You could try <a href="http://www.youtube.com/results?search=how+its+made&search_type=search_videos&search=Search" rel="nofollow">You Tube</a>, perhaps discovery will upload it there. You could try You Tube, perhaps discovery will upload it there.

]]> By: Christiaan http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-4217 Christiaan Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:10:12 +0000 http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes#comment-4217 Hi, I'm interested in the production of the atletic shoe, so; Do you know where I can see the 'How its Made' shoe episode? Thanks Hi,
I’m interested in the production of the atletic shoe, so;
Do you know where I can see the ‘How its Made’ shoe episode?
Thanks

]]> By: Rich http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-4215 Rich Tue, 06 Jun 2006 06:55:49 +0000 http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes#comment-4215 I believe the tabi toe is slightly raised which helps stop the calf and foot getting cramp. I believe the tabi toe is slightly raised which helps stop the calf and foot getting cramp.

]]> By: emma http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes/comment-page-1/#comment-4216 emma Tue, 06 Jun 2006 06:52:50 +0000 http://boakes.org/asics-space-shoes#comment-4216 why does the space shoe have a split down between the big toe and the rest of the toes? any reason? or just to make it look more japanese? why does the space shoe have a split down between the big toe and the rest of the toes? any reason? or just to make it look more japanese?

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