ASICS Rolls Out Retro Throwbacks of Its Heritage Running Shoes In New “Vintage Tech” Lookbook
ASICS is back with a new collection of legacy running models, including reworks of its GEL-KAYANO 14, GEL-1130, GEL-NYC and GT-2160. The robust lineup is captured in the sportswear brand’s latest “Vintage Tech” lookbook, sporting a selection of on-trend clothing items — slinky cut-out tops, technical vests, corduroy pants and nylon joggers — paired back to ASICS’ latest neutral colorways. Holding a mirror to its famed heritage models from the early 2000s, ASICS’ delivery of retro-inspired shoes usher in refined color palettes that seamlessly live with contemporary fashion pieces and the emergence of retro-futuristic sports styles aimed at Gen Z. “Vintage Tech” embraces the leave-by-the-door wearability of its famed runners. Take, for instance, the GEL-KAYANO 14, widely regarded for its motion control and supportive GEL inserts. Soft-washed and vibrant makeups arrive with the men’s “White/Malachite Green” and women’s “Cloud Grey/ Clay Grey” colorways. The latter appears elegantly paired with gym shorts and ballet-style ankle warmers — a modern way to elevate athletic wear into a statement-making ensemble. New GT-2160 color combinations, including the earthy “Seal Grey/ Jewel Green” and monochromatic “White/Black,” showcase breathable mesh and ultra-sleek striations at the upper, followed by sculpted molding at the forefoot. Minimalist design accents and a street-bound silhouette speak to multi-purpose functionality, whether training or running errands on the go. In the lookbook, the GT-2160 in “Seal Grey/ Jewel Green” is worn with a casual zip-up jacket and punchy orange corduroy pants — a playful nod to the colorblocking trend. Suede elements incorporated throughout the GEL-NYC’s mudguard, toebox and heel construction add alluring visual texture; this is particularly evident with the “Cream/Clay Grey” color story, which features orange, green and gray overlays at the lateral panels. Across the board, these models deliver a light-on-your-feet stride from performance to leisure. With Y2K revivalism in full effect, ASICS' nostalgic heritage models are all the more attuned to street-to-sport versatility and the lifestyle needs of fashion aficionados. Find styling inspiration in the lookbook above, and shop the new colorways by visiting ASICS’ website.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
ASICS is back with a new collection of legacy running models, including reworks of its GEL-KAYANO 14, GEL-1130, GEL-NYC and GT-2160. The robust lineup is captured in the sportswear brand’s latest “Vintage Tech” lookbook, sporting a selection of on-trend clothing items — slinky cut-out tops, technical vests, corduroy pants and nylon joggers — paired back to ASICS’ latest neutral colorways.
Holding a mirror to its famed heritage models from the early 2000s, ASICS’ delivery of retro-inspired shoes usher in refined color palettes that seamlessly live with contemporary fashion pieces and the emergence of retro-futuristic sports styles aimed at Gen Z. “Vintage Tech” embraces the leave-by-the-door wearability of its famed runners. Take, for instance, the GEL-KAYANO 14, widely regarded for its motion control and supportive GEL inserts. Soft-washed and vibrant makeups arrive with the men’s “White/Malachite Green” and women’s “Cloud Grey/ Clay Grey” colorways. The latter appears elegantly paired with gym shorts and ballet-style ankle warmers — a modern way to elevate athletic wear into a statement-making ensemble.
New GT-2160 color combinations, including the earthy “Seal Grey/ Jewel Green” and monochromatic “White/Black,” showcase breathable mesh and ultra-sleek striations at the upper, followed by sculpted molding at the forefoot. Minimalist design accents and a street-bound silhouette speak to multi-purpose functionality, whether training or running errands on the go. In the lookbook, the GT-2160 in “Seal Grey/ Jewel Green” is worn with a casual zip-up jacket and punchy orange corduroy pants — a playful nod to the colorblocking trend. Suede elements incorporated throughout the GEL-NYC’s mudguard, toebox and heel construction add alluring visual texture; this is particularly evident with the “Cream/Clay Grey” color story, which features orange, green and gray overlays at the lateral panels.
Across the board, these models deliver a light-on-your-feet stride from performance to leisure. With Y2K revivalism in full effect, ASICS' nostalgic heritage models are all the more attuned to street-to-sport versatility and the lifestyle needs of fashion aficionados.
Find styling inspiration in the lookbook above, and shop the new colorways by visiting ASICS’ website.
Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
