JUNTAE KIM x ASICS GEL-KINETIC FR Release Info
SummaryASICS and JUNTAE KIM have unveiled their debut collaboration featuring the hybrid GEL-KINETIC FR dress sneakerThe design explores the concept of wilting flowers through gradient uppers genuine leather paneling and detachable floral hardwareArriving in Black Navy and Red colorways the collaborative footwear is scheduled to release on November 20Japanese sportswear stalwart ASICS has officially teamed up with fashion label JUNTAE KIM for their debut collaboration, introducing the GEL-KINETIC FR. Reinterpreting the designer's signature floral motif through a romantic yet punk aesthetic, the hybrid dress sneaker seamlessly bridges the formal refinement of traditional dress shoes with the functional, technical silhouette of performance athletic footwear.Rather than capturing flowers at the peak of their bloom, the partnership investigates the imperfect beauty found in the natural process of decay, focusing on petals as they dry, twist, and gradually lose their color and texture over time. The irregular, organic forms of withered petals and stamens are translated into nuanced gradient color treatments across three tonal colorways: "Black," "Navy," and "Red." This fading effect is meticulously applied to the shoe's upper, forefoot, and ASICS stripe logo, creating an intentional dialogue between understated formal elegance and sculptural sneaker structure.Constructed from a deliberate mix of synthetic and genuine leather, the silhouette introduces refined textures and sophisticated character atop a dynamic performance foundation. A central design highlight is the detachable floral hardware, which allows for versatile styling within a single shoe. The modular element enables wearers to shift freely between the romantic elegance of formal footwear and the contemporary attitude of streetwear sneakers, offering a fluid design that adapts to individuality and personal styling.The ASICS x JUNTAE KIM GEL-KINETIC FR will officially release on November 20, 2026.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast
Summary
ASICS and JUNTAE KIM have unveiled their debut collaboration featuring the hybrid GEL-KINETIC FR dress sneakerThe design explores the concept of wilting flowers through gradient uppers genuine leather paneling and detachable floral hardwareArriving in Black Navy and Red colorways the collaborative footwear is scheduled to release on November 20
Japanese sportswear stalwart ASICS has officially teamed up with fashion label JUNTAE KIM for their debut collaboration, introducing the GEL-KINETIC FR. Reinterpreting the designer's signature floral motif through a romantic yet punk aesthetic, the hybrid dress sneaker seamlessly bridges the formal refinement of traditional dress shoes with the functional, technical silhouette of performance athletic footwear.
Rather than capturing flowers at the peak of their bloom, the partnership investigates the imperfect beauty found in the natural process of decay, focusing on petals as they dry, twist, and gradually lose their color and texture over time. The irregular, organic forms of withered petals and stamens are translated into nuanced gradient color treatments across three tonal colorways: "Black," "Navy," and "Red." This fading effect is meticulously applied to the shoe's upper, forefoot, and ASICS stripe logo, creating an intentional dialogue between understated formal elegance and sculptural sneaker structure.
Constructed from a deliberate mix of synthetic and genuine leather, the silhouette introduces refined textures and sophisticated character atop a dynamic performance foundation. A central design highlight is the detachable floral hardware, which allows for versatile styling within a single shoe. The modular element enables wearers to shift freely between the romantic elegance of formal footwear and the contemporary attitude of streetwear sneakers, offering a fluid design that adapts to individuality and personal styling.
The ASICS x JUNTAE KIM GEL-KINETIC FR will officially release on November 20, 2026.
