The GEL-SONOMA 15-50 sneaker is rooted in the concept of outdoor exploration. This style harnesses inspiration from the 15-50 cross-country spike’s upper. It was originally designed for competitive runners racing on a wide range of terrain. Now, it’s modified for maneuvering on city streets and mountain trails. Meanwhile, the tooling uses components from the first two GEL-SONOMA trail shoes. From everyday foot traffic to hiking rocky hillsides, these features create advanced cushioning and traction in various surroundings. The name ASICS is a derivation from the Latin saying: "Anima Sana in Corpore Sano." Which translates as "sound body, sound mind". Today, ASICS is best known for its running shoes and their retro runners. But the first shoe they produced in 1949 was a basketball shoe. In the course of time they devoted themselves to running and later to other sports. With the GEL technology they revolutionized running. In 1987, ASICS came up with the idea of incorporating GEL in the soles of their shoes. To this day, the technology is still used in modern runners, which underlines the foresight of ASICS.