Has Nike Or Anyone Else Ever Owned Asics? Kihachiro Onitsuka is the only person that has ever had full ownership of the Asics company. However, despite this, Asics has had a very interesting history when it comes to business partnerships, with one of the most intriguing ones being with Nike.

The classic brand is known for its comfortable footwear that can be worn for everything from runs to long days on your feet. And Dr. Miguel Cunha, a podiatrist and founder of Gotham Footcare, says that Asics is among the "most recommended brands of sneakers" in his practice.

Due to the innovative technology used, quality running shoes tend to be quite expensive. However, you can rest assured that a higher price does generally correlate to more comfort and better features.

GEL™ technology helps athletes deal with impacts and twists, offering bounce in some areas, softness in others, and stability overall. It has transformed ASICS high-performance shoes across a number of sports.