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size? and ASICS Celebrate the “Balloon Fiesta” on the GEL-SAGA
UK retailer size? presents the latest and final installment of their Japanese-themed ASICS collabs. After the “Japanese Baseball” and “36 Views” GEL-LYTE OGs, now it’s time for the size x ASICS GEL-SAGA Balloon Fiesta. The ASICS silhouette takes its name from the Saga prefecture, located in the North of the island of Kyushu. Every year, the…
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The History of the ASICS GEL-KAYANO
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At a time when bulky shoes and “dadcore” sneakers continue making waves all the way into high fashion, Japanese brand ASICS is bringing back the GEL-KAYANO 5 OG. Time to look back at 25 years of the shoe franchise that helped create the blueprints for bulky 1990s tech sneakers – always keeping in mind that…
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YMC and ASICS Unveil an Outdoor-Ready Sneaker Collab
Fall and winter are the peak seasons for outdoor-ready and hiking-inspired sneakers. That’s why ASICS teamed up with British label You Must Create for the YMC x ASICS GEL-LYTE XT collection. The drop’s center pieces are two colorways on the GEl-LYTE XT silhouette. It combines classic GEL-LYTE aesthetics with an outdoor sole unit, while the upper…
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mita Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the ASICS GEL-Kayano
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of their GEL-Kayano line, ASICS tapped Tokyo sneaker store mita for a collab collection. Featuring the store’s signature “Trico” colorway, the mita sneakers x ASICS GEL-Kayano includes two different models of the classic runner. The trainer duo represents the Kayano legacy from 1993 until today, representing both the very first…
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An Exclusive Look at the ASICS GEL-Circuit
Thanks to its extensive catalog of running sneakers, some of ASICS‘ other great performance models sometimes get shamefully neglected. But this season, the Japanese athletic company gets ready for some center court action again. The ASICS GEL-Circuit first released in 1991. And it features everything you would expect from a tennis shoe of that era.…
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Footpatrol and ASICS Present an Anime-Inspired GEL-Saga
Back in 1991, Japanese athletic company ASICS first introduced the GEL-Saga as a shoe specially made for mid-mileage runners. But the shoe also launched in an era where Japanese video games and anime started spilling over to the Western world. Fast forward to 2018, those distinct elements of entertainment culture now inspired the Footpatrol x…
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Afew Unveils a 1:1 ASICS “What the GEL-Saga” Custom
Over the past couple days, the folks from Düsseldorf sneaker boutique Afew have been teasing some great GEL-Saga content. Now they reveal what the build-up around the ASICS silhouette was all about. The German sneaker store teamed up with customizer @tornschuhjette to craft the 1:1 Afew x ASICS GEL-Saga “What The GEL-Saga”. The 1:1 edition combines…
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G-SHOCK and ASICS Present a Collab for Urban Ninjas
Since several decades, the two Japanese brand ASICS and G-SHOCK are always at the forefront of innovation in their respective fields. Whether it’s footwear or watches, both companies built their reputation on constant product evolution. Now the two powerhouses join forces to present the G-SHOCK x ASICS GEL-Mai Knit in two colorways. To mimick the signature…
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HAL x monkey time x ASICS GEL-LYTE V “Ichimatsu”
For a collab that crosses the equator, Australian sneaker store Highs and Lows links up with Japanese mainstays monkey time and ASICS. The theme of this joint project draws inspiration from the traditional arts of the latter’s home country. “Ichimatsu” is a checkerboard pattern, named after actor Sanokawa Ichimatsu (1722-62) who used it on his…
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Kicks Lab x ASICS GEL-LYTE III “KL-Shinobi”
“What if a ninja wore sneakers?” – This pretty specific question triggered the latest joint project between Tokyo-based sneaker store Kicks Lab and ASICS. Ninjas – also known as “Shinobi” – were mercenaries or covert agents in feudal Japan, known for their excellent espionage skills. Of course the lightweight construction and signature GEL cushioning of…