Defined by contrasting colors and bold studded detail, these sneakers rest atop ASH's distressed thick rubber soles with the starry logo. Defined by contrasting colors and bold studded detail, these sneakers rest atop ASH's distressed thick rubber soles with the starry logo. Founded in 2000 by French shoe designer Patrick Ithier and Italian entrepreneur Leonello Calvani, ASH combines French flair with Italian-heritage design.