Asics is Bringing Back the Gel-DS Trainer 14

Published October 29, 2024

Archival revivals have proven a major success for brands across the footwear industry, especially the extensive amount of mesh runners that have returned from the dead. For Asics, the last half-decade has seen them bring back models like the Gel-Kayano 14 and Gel-Kayano 20, two retro performance models that have slid right into the modern-day sneakerhead’s wardrobe. As the brand is beginning to bring forth GR colorways of the Kayano 20, Sole Retriever can confirm that the Gel-DS Trainer 14 is the next Asics model to make a comeback.

The Gel-DS series started in 1995 and was designed as a silhouette for high-mileage roadrunners. Key features of the original model included DuoSole (where the DS moniker comes from) on the outsole and DuoMax dual-density midsole. Each year, alongside new iterations of running models like the Gel-Kayano, Asics introduced updates to the series but eventually stopped after the Gel-DS 26 in 2022/2023. Akin to other mesh runners from this era, the Gel-DS Trainer 14, launched in 2009, features a techy design language with multiple mesh panels reinforced with synthetic leather panels. The model shares some design details similar to the GT-2160, Gel-1130, and its cousin, the Gel-Kayano 14, originally released a year before the Gel-DS Trainer 14. So far, two colorways have been spotted, one in Triple White and the other in Mint Green.

The Asics Gel-DS Trainer 14 will launch via Asics and select retailers online and in-store in the coming months. As of this writing, the retail price for this retro has not yet been revealed. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.

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