Design, functionality, and a future-oriented approach to manufacturing. ASICS continues to lead the sports scene from every angle. The newest additions to the ASICS lineup will show how serious the company is about solving environmental issues. From the popular "NIMBUS" running shoe series, "NIMBUS MIRAI," a recyclable shoe that can reuse approximately 871 TP10T of the upper as a new polyester material, has been released.
NIMBUS MIRAI ¥22,000
The current footwear industry discards 20 million tons of shoes as waste annually. There are three major causes for this: difficulty in disassembling uppers and soles, the fact that uppers are not made of a single material, and underdeveloped recycling systems.
The NIMBUS MIRAI was developed under extensive research to solve this problem. The upper, which normally uses dozens of different materials, is made of engineered knit polyester, of which approximately 751 TP10T is recycled polyester. Not only can this material be recycled efficiently, but it also has functional properties such as excellent fit and breathability.
A proprietary adhesive is used between the upper and midsole so that they can be disassembled for recycling. The adhesive strength as a running shoe remains the same as before, but it has a special specification that can be peeled off by applying heat.
The midsole is made of lightweight, highly cushioned "FF BLAST PLUS ECO" and the outsole is made of "HYBRID ASICSGRIP sole" that pursues grip and soft landings, so there are no problems with running comfort, which is also important.
The instructions for collecting the used "NIMBUS MIRAI" can be accessed from the QR code on the shoe tongue and shoe box. This work realizes an unprecedented circulation process without sacrificing functionality for running. This could be a pair that changes the standard of the footwear industry.
