Since the late ’40s, takes center Asics sports scene. At the end of the war, the Japanese population is at its lowest and the sport is supposed to contribute to the physical. In 1949, the company launched its first Onitsuka shoes sneakers, before turning to other sports. Best known for its running shoes including the Tiger, which won various marathons. By developing in different disciplines, the brand becomes a sports reference. But not only because the original look very different sneakers allow it to fill the movie screens. Moreover, Bruce Lee will not hesitate to wear Asics in his various films. More recently, it was the turn of Uma Thurman to democratize Tiger Tai Chi Kill Bill. Besides, do you know what it means to Asics? It stands for a famous Latin phrase: Anima Sana in corpore sano, a healthy mind in a healthy body!The Gel Lyte III is undoubtedly the spearhead of Asics lifestyle line and future colorways planned for fall/winter 2013 can confirm that this trend is far from declining.
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Apr 2013 21
Tired of being the second choice of Asics fans, the Gel Saga is coming back in 2013 with powerful colorways. After one of the hotest general release, the black/mint, the Gel Saga is bringing us a “Kill Bill” version that is incredibly beautiful.
Apr 2013 15
Awaited by all fans of Gel Lyte 3, the ‘Captains Blue’ is a general release scheduled for September 2013. It differs from usual colorways combination by using gray, black and blue associated with an urban camouflage inner lining.
Mar 2013 22
Fans of the Asics Gel Lyte III will appreciate to find this classic running in its OG white, purple and orange colorway. The pair was retroed in 2010 with orange laces and now she’s back at Kith NYC with Ronnie Fieg key designer touch. He had sublimate the shoe with two pairs of extra laces, white and white/blue.
Feb 2013 27
If you often cursed not having access to collaboration between Asics and Ronnie Fieg, here is a quality Gel Lyte III which you can access without too much trouble. The Asics Gel Lyte III ‘Navy / Orange’ could be a collaboration as the choice of colors and materials is appropriate. Asics designers applied a navy blue on the suede and nylon upper coupled with orange accents on the tongue and on the edges of the logo.
Feb 2013 08
At first glance, one might think of a new collaboration between Asics and Ronnie Fieg, but it is not! The Asics Gel Lyte III “Captains Blue” is a general release scheduled for September 2013. The pair features a gray suede upper and black nylon accented with touch of “Captains Blue” of the most beautiful effect. We also find an urban camouflage blue lining wich spiced up this very simple and very effective colorway.
Oct 2012 30
The Highs And Lows Australian shop will offer a beautiful collaboration with Japanese brand Asics that many addicts loves. A pack of two pairs is expected, a GT II red / burgundy and Gel Lyte III gray / red beauty. Only two stores in France, Colette and LeRayonFrais receive these gems on November 23.
Oct 2012 17
Ronnie Fieg is a designer popular for these collaborations with brands such as Asics or New Balance, but he is also a very clever businessman. After collecting a stock of ASICS Gel Lyte III Black/Yellow which nobody wanted, he took the initiative to add black and yellow rounded laces matching the shoe colorway.
Oct 2012 10
Following the 2013 Asics preview, here is a look of an Asics Gel Saga “Kill Bill-esque” which sports a yellow colorway re-upped with hints of black on the upper and midsole with a “Gummy” bottom. Look for these to release next year!
Oct 2012 08
The Japanese brand has not finished to please his fans, and especially with its retro models such as the Gel Lyte III or Gel Saga, so popular with sneakers addict. Today, we are very pleased to show what prefigures the 2013 collection with six models that should be release in January 2013. 3 Gel Saga and 3 Gel Lyte III with successful colorways will complete the asics retro catalog. Those 6 shoes are made of suede and synthetic, and we know how Asics cares to use quality materials. Waiting to acquire those gems, we’ll let you make your own opinion with this exclusive pictures.
