ASICS and COSTS , the Shenzhen-based fashion label and retailer, have collaborated once again to release the GT-2160 "SHAO JI" sneaker. This sporty silhouette features an understated Oatmeal colorway with various co-branded elements. Unlike their previous collaboration , which had an outdoor-inspired design, the GT-2160 "SHAO JI" embraces a more urban-ready style. The upper of the shoe is made from breathable mesh, inspired by the traditional Chinese weaving technique known as "SHAO JI." The Oatmeal colorway is complemented by touches of Indigo Blue throughout the shoe. One of the standout features is the embroidery of "SHAO JI" and its Chinese expression "筲箕" on the main eyelet stays at the center of the tongue. The Indigo Blue color is not only found on various parts of the upper, such as the iconic ASICS stripes, but also on the outsole, creating a pop of color against a partially white outsole. The shoe also features co-branding on...

ASICS , a rising force in the footwear industry, has been capitalizing on the retro runner trend with successful silhouettes like the GEL-KAYANO 14. While their previous designs, the GEL-LYTE III and GEL-LYTE V, have taken a backseat in popularity, ASICS continues to release new iterations of these models. The latest release is the GEL-LYTE III OG in a "Cream/Dark Brown" colorway. Created in collaboration with Shenzhen-based fashion label COSTS , the shoe features an upper made of perforated leather in an off-white color, complemented by pigskin nubuck overlays in shades of cream and dark brown. The cream color is found on the mudguard, heel counter, tongue, and laces, while the dark brown covers the midfoot, heel tab, and most of the outsole. The midsole is off-white with speckles of the cream and dark brown colors, and the iconic GEL-LYTE III embroidery is present at the heel. This GEL-LYTE III OG is now available for purchase via ASICS at a price of $130 USD, in a ful...