The hits keep coming from our friends at Asics Skateboarding. The latest? A crisp White/Directoire Blue Japan Pro that pops without trying too hard. These things are clean, bold, and built to skate. And that blue is super easy on the eyes. Take a look:
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The design might be minimalistic, but the details are really what make the Japan Pro such a proper skate shoe. But again, we’re here to talk about this new color combo. Bold, balanced and built for the streets! Asics continues to do things right.
For those of you who might still be debating the Japan Pro, here’s what Asics has to say about this proper skate shoe:
The Japan Pro shoe is based on the FABRE® JAPAN S™ basketball shoe from 1981 but is updated for today’s skateboarding standards.
The upper is formed with leather paneling and triple-stitching on the heel and toe area to help improve durability. It also incorporates an elastic band and thicker tongue help create better comfort and a supportive fit.
Related: The 7 Best Asics Skateboarding Drops of 2025 (So Far)
We recently rounded up 7 of the best Asics Skateboarding drops of the year so far, and these just missed the list. But hey, better late than never! These will definitely be dropped in “Part 2” if I make one—I’m backing these.
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Related: First Look: Asics Skateboarding Debuts ‘Japan Pro’ in New Arctic Sky/Black Colorway
At the end of the day, Asics continues to prove they’re not just dipping a toe into the skateboarding world—they’re here to stay. And I’m all for it. Look for the Japn Pro and all the latest Asics offerings at your local shop.
