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The no-nonsense retro-jogger

The Asics JOG 100S is a low retro-jogger from Asics’ SportStyle line, the lifestyle branch where the simple running shoes of the past return as street shoes. It’s a clean, straightforward silhouette: a mesh upper with synthetic overlays, the large Asics stripes in metallic on the side, and a low, cushioned sole underneath. No chunky sole, no busy details, just a timeless jogging shape at an accessible price.

Mesh, stripes and a low sole

The construction is that of a classic jogger. Breathable mesh fills the upper, with synthetic overlays and the characteristic Asics stripes that run up from the sole. Underfoot is a low, lightly cushioned sole with a gum or contrast rim. The whole is light, simple and recognizably retro, with the emphasis on shape and colorways.

The accessible side of SportStyle

The JOG 100S belongs to Asics SportStyle’s retro runners, alongside models like the Gel-1130 and the Gel-Ventx. Where those models look fuller and more technical, the JOG 100S is the most minimal, affordable version: a clean jogger without fuss, based on a classic entry-level running shoe from the brand.

From basic to Kith

Despite its simplicity, the JOG 100S found a place in sneaker culture, notably via a collaboration with Kith, in the Espresso Vanilla Ice colorway. That collab elevated the unassuming model into a sought-after silhouette. Besides editions like that, the shoe appears in a wide range of muted and fresher colors.

What varies by version

The low jogger shape, the Asics stripes and the cushioned sole remain the same across versions. What changes is the color and material distribution and whether it’s a regular or a collab version such as Kith. Place two versions side by side and the shoe is the same; the styling sets the tone.

On this page you can see which versions of the Asics JOG 100S are currently hottest according to the Hypescore, the starting prices and how many shops have them in stock.