Triple-stitched seams at the heel and toe give the JAPAN PRO the durability skateboarding demands of a leather upper. 'Cream White' keeps the leather paneling bright throughout, with the stitch lines visible as the main surface detail. ASICS traces the silhouette to the FABRE JAPAN S basketball shoe of 1981, updating the construction for skating. A thicker tongue and an elastic band hold the foot in place.