ASICS and MARK & LONA bring back the Tassel Striders in black
The black and white Tassel Striders went on sale in Japan on November 6 for ¥47,300. Its removable tassel cover and spikeless outsole rework the FABRE JAPAN S silhouette for golf.
ASICS and Japanese golf label MARK & LONA have refreshed the Tassel Striders in black and white. The unisex model, style MLS-26C-SS03, went on sale at the brand’s own shops in Japan and its online store at 11 a.m. Japan time on November 6. It costs ¥47,300 including tax and comes in half-centimeter sizes from 23 to 29.5 cm. An embossed black upper, glossy white stripes and a removable tassel cover define the new edition.
How does a 1981 basketball silhouette become a golf shoe?
The Tassel Striders takes its shape from the FABRE JAPAN S, an ASICS basketball shoe introduced in 1981. Seen from the side, a low toe, white stripes and light trim at the heel keep the original court silhouette recognizable. The golf version adds a spikeless outsole and a detachable cover over the laces. The cover gives the same shoe two distinct looks.
The profile retains the low lines of the FABRE JAPAN S.
Matte black, glossy white and a removable tassel
The black upper is a nubuck-style synthetic leather embossed with MARK & LONA’s BLOCK logo. The pattern becomes more apparent at close range. The glossy white synthetic leather on the ASICS stripes catches the light first. With the black tassel cover in place, the lacing area reads as a single dark panel and recalls a tasseled dress shoe. Remove it and the white laces pick up the lines of the side stripes. Two lace colors are included.
The removable tassel cover sits over the lacing area.
What do the spikeless outsole and water-repellent lining offer?
The lace cover also helps reduce the amount of sand entering through the lacing area. The lining has a water-repellent treatment, and the brand specifies that the whole shoe is not fully waterproof. The spikeless outsole is designed for traction and stability on grass. Consider the course and weather when choosing shoes and check the fit over the instep and around the heel when trying them on. The black-and-white heel panels show how the stripes sit within the low-cut shape.
The two shoes have white heel panels with different logos.
In Japan, use the full style code MLS-26C-SS03 to identify this version. The launch list includes brand stores in Aoyama, Omotesando Hills and GINZA SIX. The ¥47,300 price includes Japanese tax. Check individual shops for sizes and stock, and refer to local announcements for Taiwan availability and pricing.
