To commemorate
the COLORADO EIGHTY-FIVE’s 30th anniversary, Onitsuka Tiger is
taking it back to its roots.
One of the
pioneer trail running shoes in the ASICS family, the COLORADO EIGHTY-FIVE was
created in the '80s and launched in 1985 at the peak of the running boom. At
the request of their customers, designer Hase-san created “a brand new shoe,
which people could run on unpaved roads and in the mountains.” At the time,
according to Hase-san, "nobody could imagine running on mountain roads in
Japan."
The design of
the COLORADO EIGHTY-FIVE was based on ULTIMATE and ENDURO models, which
Hase-san improved upon. The shoe’s soles featured hexagonal studs for grip and
durability, with additional rigid studs applied close to the outer edge of the
sole for improved traction, maximum grip and ruggedness required for rocky
runs. The COLORADO EIGHTY-FIVE also featured added stability courtesy of the
hard heel wedge (rubber heel cap), and covering up the cup sole from toe to
midsole provided extra strength to combat the great outdoors.
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| Colorado 85 - Perf Suede |
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| Colorado 85 - Outback Nubuck |
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| Colorado 85 - Outdoor Nubuck |
The latest
version of the COLORADO EIGHTY-FIVE retains all the elements of the original
–3M reflective heel window, rubber heel cap for stability, blocked EVA midsole,
aggressive outsole, comfort and flexibility – but will release in four, sun
drenched, earth toned colourways – tabasco red, green, brown, blue – all
featuring rich nubuck and premium suede.
Onitsuka Tiger celebrates
Japanese craftsmanship and focuses on sophisticated design and luxury details
and will retail for R1249.
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