"Anima Sana In Corpore Sano" is a Latin expression meaning "A sound mind in a sound Body" -- it also provided the namesake acronym for Asics shoes.
Having been a forefront in functional and popular athletic shoes for decades, the styling of Asics shoes is also solid enough that designs introduced as far back as the 1960s are still fashionable today.
Here are a few of my top picks in Asics shoes for women.
With more retro goodness than you could possibly imagine, these cute sneakers were worn in the Mexico Olympics in 1968, but the style was originally introduced in 1966. The first with the famous tiger stripes, the people at Asics knows a good thing when they see it. These athletic shoes are classics, and they come in a staggering array of color combinations -- my favorite is the white with blue stripes.
Originally designed in 1977 as hiking and climbing shoes, these Onitsuka Tiger trainers look every bit as cool today as they did nearly 30 years ago. With ripstop nylon uppers and synthetic suede trim, these sneakers are perfect for the fashionable girl on the go. Navy with pink, purple with silver, and pink with white are just a few of the several color options available.
When it comes to sneakers, I tend to pass on puffy, bulkier styles, and head straight for streamlined shoes. Enter the ASICS "Shihan." These shoes have a very sporty look, but they're still very trim -- and they come in a staggering array of color combinations.
Sporty, sleek, and trendy, the 'Budokan' is a great all around sneaker, that features contrasting heel panels. These shoes come in lots of great color combinations, but my favorite is the white and brown with the apple green accents.
If you've got a thing for old school court shoes, you'll love the look of the Asics "Court Star." Inspired by some of the hottest kicks of all time, these all-around sneakers feature leather uppers with suede trim. The dark olive version is a perfect match for jeans on cool autumn days.
