The Asics name is an acronym of the latin motto Anima Sana in Corpore Sano which is Healty Mind in a Healty Body. Asics makes a few of the most popular running shoes worldwide, from the cushioned Cumulus and Nimbus to the security Kayano and GT series. Asics' lineup of running shoes is impressive: being the focus sport for the company, they have plenty of options to fit many different runners.