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Charlie Lyon

Asics unveils new speedy shoe for the trail – but “it might not be for everyone”, says brand ambassador

Athlete Andreu Simon in Asics MetaFuji Trail shoes.

With a nod to its Japanese roots (it was founded in 1949 in the city Kobe), Asics has launched a new running shoe for the trail. And it's not too modest to use branding inspired by Japan’s highest summit, the iconic Mount Fuji.

In fact, Asics has gone full-throttle with its Japanese-themed branding – from a mountain logo to calligraphy-inspired markings and its ‘cool matcha' color.

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