Sneaker Freaker Magazine is working with Asics this season to release a fresh edition of the Gel Lyte III. The drop is dubbed Tiger Snake. END weighs in on the design… A nod to the antipodean fauna of Sneaker Freaker’s native Australia and ASICS’ founding label, Onitsuka Tiger, the ‘Tiger Snake’ is brimming with venomous charm. Crafted with buttery beige leather uppers…
Today, ASICS has unveiled the GEL-KAYANO® 5 360 model, a hybrid shoe combining the iconic upper from the GEL-KAYANO 5 OG shoe with the advanced sole of the GEL-QUANTUM 360TM model. Re-released in 2018 ahead of the shoe’s 20th anniversary, the GEL-KAYANO 5 OG model was the ‘dad shoe’ of the year thanks to the 90s upper and its chunky aesthetics. The GEL-KAYANO…
Bulgarian designer Kiko Kostadinov’s ASICS GEL Sokat Infinity is launching this week in a trio of colorways. Newcastle based END has the kicks set for a 19th of April release (with the draw on END Launches ending on the 18th of April). ASICS and Kiko Kostadinov continue their innovative partnership with the introduction of the GEL-SOKAT INIFINITY™ shoe, a contemporary, new silhouette and the…
Vivienne Westwood has teamed with ASICS to drop an edition of the GEL-Saga. The sneaker features a color palette that starts with neutral base tones and then gets lively with orange and blue accents. However, what defines the release is the renaissance style art that is placed on the heel and insole. The retro runner is expected to release soon. Check Asics…
In celebration of their Shibuya store 1st anniversay, AsicsTiger have invited designer/illustrator Yu Nagaba to collaborate on a 3-piece capsule collection leading with the early 90’s running favourite, the Gelsaga, alongside matching apparel all featuring Yu Nagaba’s recognisable character illustrations. The Gelsaga in a crispy clean and simple off-white hued monotone upper, uses natural birch-colored leather, and Yu Nagaba’s illustrations are featured…
Asics retro running fans are being spoilt rotten right now. After a slew of re-issued, classic 80’s & 90’s nylon/mesh stylings from the Gelsaga family last year, the (always good) Japan brand brings forth this week another of its running siblings, the sparkling mesh and suede built, Gelsaga Zebra. First seen in 1991, the innovative combination of material technology with GELTM cushioning,…
Asics has teamed with Hasbro to create a two piece Gel-Lyte III G.I. Joe themed pack. The basis for the colorways is a ninja battle between Cobra affiliated Storm Shadow and G.I. Joe member Snake Eyes. The Storm Shadow colorway is fitted with patterned underlay that is set against solid white overlays with red and grey accents. Snake Eyes takes on a…
The Asics Gel-Kayano 5 dates back to 1999 when it was developed as a performance runner. Twenty years later, the silhouette is back on the racks to celebrate its two decade anniversary. This week, the sneaker will release to coincide with the NBA All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina. Fitting the occasion, the retro runner is dressed in white with a Charlotte…
