Asics began as Onitsuka Co., Ltd on September 1, 1949. Founder Kihachiro Onitsuka began manufacturing basketball shoes in his hometown of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
ASICS are expensive due to the innovative technology used, quality running shoes tend to be quite expensive. However, rest assured that a higher price does generally correlate to more comfort and better features.
My sister vouch on it when it comes to shoes though iam a Nike user. I see her wearing it most of the time especially while travelling as she says her feet never feels tired or have any pain after long walks. Literally her best companion when it comes to walking or travelling. It is expensive but the material and the technology is why it is on the expensive side. I recommend Asics shoes, sports wear as they are meant for sports and so the materials are high quality and durable and are made specifically for sweat and body odor.