The Sneaker Politics Exclusive Asics GEL-K1011 “Live Oak” Releases Next Week

Louisiana retailer Sneaker Politics is back in their bag this month with another special Asics release. This time around, the two are highlighting the Japanese brand’s GEL-K1011 with a smooth, neutral color scheme inspired by live oak trees. Last year, Asics quietly launched a brand new addition to their SportStyle category with the GEL-K1011. The […] The post The Sneaker Politics Exclusive Asics GEL-K1011 “Live Oak” Releases Next Week appeared first on JustFreshKicks.

Louisiana retailer Sneaker Politics is back in their bag this month with another special Asics release. This time around, the two are highlighting the Japanese brand’s GEL-K1011 with a smooth, neutral color scheme inspired by live oak trees.

Last year, Asics quietly launched a brand new addition to their SportStyle category with the GEL-K1011. The model debuted in the final days of 2024, through a special collaboration with Gallery Dept., a project that flew under the radar then and has remained relatively quiet since. The silhouette has continued to release in in-line styles since then, but has not gained the attention of a comparable model like the popular GEL-NYC. That could change next week, when Sneaker Politics launches their exclusive pair of the retro-inspired runner.

Politics got off to a hot start with Asics early this year, releasing an excellent take on the Kayano 14 in March. Now, they’ve unveiled another store-exclusive style with the GEL-K1011. The shoe itself comes from a long lineage of Kayano models, specifically the 5, 6, and 10, and borrows its midsole from the Cumulus 17. Politics’ take on the shoe is inspired by live oak trees, which are native to their home state of Louisiana. The shoe mixes mesh and suede across its many layers, in gorgeous shades of green, brown, and dark grey. The Tiger stripe branding comes in a pale blue leather, with a few yellow branding hits to complete the look.

POLITICS X ASICS GEL-K1011 “LIVE OAK” RELEASE INFORMATION

Sneaker Politics’ latest exclusive release in partnership with Asics is scheduled to release next week, on October 18th, 2025. Featuring the GEL-K1011, a relatively recent addition to the brand’s arsenal, the shoe comes dressed in a palette derived from live oak trees. Pairs will be available exclusively through Politics stores and online. No pricing info is available yet.

Politics x Asics GEL-K1011
Release Date: October 18th, 2025

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