History of Asics Shoes
#Asics is a Japanese company, which officially commenced operations September 1, 1949, known as Onitsuka Co., Ltd. Its founder – Kihachiro Onitsuka – to open a store in Kobe, Japan. Onitsuka had a mission. He wanted to use sport to rehabilitate young people is growing in Japan after the Second World War. Kobe, Japan, was seriously damaged B-29 bombers, March 17, 1945. The attack killed 8841 civilians and the destruction of 21 per cent of the urban area. Onitsuka had no experience in making shoes when he decided to start his own business, but lack of experience has not dampened his ambition. Onitsuka Co., Ltd. was the first Japanese firm to design basketball shoes. Legend has it that the soles of shoes of basketball have been inspired by the suckers of an octopus Onitsuka Co., Ltd. has eaten the salad. In 1951, Onitsuka Co., Ltd. has continued to develop shoes volleyball country before. Soon, the shoe manufacturer enjoying international success and even becoming a popular choice among athletes at the Olympics. One of the most legendary stories around the ASICS brand is its relationship with the marathoner Abebe Bikila. Bikila, who was originally from Ethiopia, used to run the marathon barefoot. 1960 Olympics in Rome, were no exception. Bikila won the race in record time in the world, becoming the first Black African to receive Olympic gold medal. Four years later, before the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, Onitsuka decided to have a word with Bikila. Convinced of the marathon wearing a pair of Onitsuka light with ventilation holes to keep the soles of your feet are cold. Onitsuka Bikila decided to take on his offer. He won the marathon in record time in the world and became the first athlete to win Olympic gold in the marathon in two consecutive Olympic Games. The relationship between Onitsuka Bikila and remained, and when he died Onitsuka Bikila won one million dollars to UNICEF to the memory of Bikila. It was not until 1977 that Onitsuka Co., Ltd. is the Asics. The new company name is an acronym that means "healthy mind in a healthy body. "This sentence is translated into Latin," a healthy mind in a healthy body. "ASIC has continued to be a favorite among Olympic athletes around the 20 th and 21 th century. Their line of running shoes is considered one of the best in the world.
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