ASICS WORKING x FreshService Reimagines the WINJOB CP229 BOA Working Shoe in All-Black
A limited-time event featuring actual construction scaffolding allows visitors to experience the shoe’s functionality firsthand.
by Nonoka Fujiwara · HypebeastASICS WORKING, the ASICS line utilizing technology cultivated in sports shoe development for professionals in construction, manufacturing, transportation, and other demanding fields, has collaborated with FreshService to release the WINJOB CP229 BOA working shoe.
The base for this collaborative model is the WINJOB CP229 BOA from ASICS WORKING, a shoe designed for lightness, durability, and comfort. The midsole features FLYTEFOAM, which is lightweight and offers excellent cushioning, while the toe box is equipped with a lightweight glass fiber-reinforced resin toe cap. Furthermore, the oil- and wear-resistant CP grip sole delivers outstanding traction. The upper combines highly durable mesh and artificial leather, and features the BOA Fit System, allowing users to adjust the fit even while wearing gloves—just one of the many functions designed for use on actual work sites.
For this collaboration, the intrinsic functionality of the working shoe remains intact, while adopting a signature FreshService all-black colorway. Collaborative details are incorporated into the heel, dial cover, and insole, resulting in a pair that is easy to integrate not only into work environments but also into everyday styling.
To commemorate the launch, an experiential event titled “ASICS WORKING × FreshService WORKING LAB.” will be held at Gallery 85.4 in Jingumae, Tokyo, from Saturday, November 21 to Sunday, November 29. Actual scaffolding used on construction sites will be set up at the venue, allowing visitors to try on the shoes and experience their lightness, cushioning, and fit through actions such as walking, climbing stairs, and crouching.
Additionally, timed with this event, FreshService will release two apparel items: the WORKERS UTILITY JACKET w/ Octa® ($37,400 JPY) and the WORKERS EASY PANTS ($26,400 JPY). The jacket is made of windproof and water-repellent high-density nylon taffeta, lined with Octa®, a material known for being lightweight while offering excellent heat retention and moisture-wicking properties. The pants incorporate practical details such as a gusseted crotch for enhanced mobility, tool loops, and zippered pockets. Both items are unified in black, creating a setup that balances functionality with a design suited for urban life.
The ASICS WORKING x FreshService WINJOB CP229 BOA is priced at 23,100 JPY. It will be released on Saturday, November 21 at 12:00 PM on the ASICS official online store and the FreshService official online store, as well as at directly managed stores. Be sure to check out this collaboration, which seamlessly blends the functionality of working shoes with everyday fashion. (*All product prices listed include tax.)
ASICS WORKING × FreshService WORKING LAB.
Venue: Gallery 85.4
Address: 1F Jingumae Fashion Building, 2-6-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Dates: Saturday, November 21, 2026 – Sunday, November 29, 2026 *Closed on Wednesday, November 25
Hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM