While Asics is known for its technical performance in running, the Japanese brand has also become a pillar in the streetwear scene thanks to iconic collaborations with influential designers, artists, and boutiques.
Here is an overview of the most notable Asics collabs—those that have left their mark on sneaker culture.
🎨 1. Kith x Asics (Ronnie Fieg)
It is impossible to talk about Asics collaborations without mentioning Ronnie Fieg, founder of Kith. He has played a crucial role in the revival of models like the Gel-Lyte III.
🔹 Cult models:
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Gel-Lyte III “Salmon Toe”
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Gel-Lyte III “The Super Green”
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Gel-Lyte V “Volcano”
💡 These pairs helped reposition Asics as a high-end lifestyle sneaker.
🗽 2. Awake NY x Asics
A collaboration led by Angelo Baque, formerly of Supreme and founder of Awake NY.
🔹 Notable pairs:
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Gel-Kayano Trainer 21
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Gel-Preleus
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Gel-NYC (model co-designed by Awake NY)
🎯 Result: bold streetwear designs with a strong New York influence.
🐉 3. Sean Wotherspoon x Asics
The eco-conscious designer and fan of multicolored fabrics partnered with Asics to offer 100% vegan sneakers.
🔹 Flagship model:
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Gel-Lyte III “Earth Day”
🌱 Recycled fabrics, vibrant colors, sustainable concept — a collab that combines style and ethics.
🇫🇷 4. A.P.C. x Asics
When the French minimalist brand meets Japanese technical heritage.
🔹 Model:
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Gel-Sonoma 15-50 (2023)
🧘♂️ A sober sneaker, blending Parisian elegance with outdoor design.
🧠 5. Brain Dead x Asics
Brain Dead has signed off on several highly visual and artistic models.
🔹 Cult pairs:
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Trabuco Max
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Gel-Nimbus 9
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Gel-Kayano 5 OG
🎨 Unexpected color palettes, hybrid materials, and an experimental vibe.
👟 6. Vivienne Westwood x Asics
The iconic British designer brought her punk and avant-garde universe to several Asics models.
🔹 Transformed models:
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Gel-Kayano 26
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HyperGEL-Lyte
🧷 A fusion of performance and quirky high fashion.
🌍 7. Andersson Bell x Asics
The Korean label has brilliantly remixed outdoor and trail codes.
🔹 Flagship model:
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Gel-1090 v2
✨ Result: a silhouette hybridizing technical hiking and sharp urban fashion.
🔁 Bonus: Other notable collaborations
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Chemist Creations
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Slam Jam
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UBIQ
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Footpatrol
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Reigning Champ
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Cecilie Bahnsen (ultra-stylized women's sneakers)
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