Bulgarian-born designer Kiko Kostadinov continues to be a guiding hand for Asics. He is the creative director of the brand’s SportStyle division and collaborates with the very brand that employs him. Coming off a new pack of Gel-Kayano 20 colorways as part of the UB9-S collection, Kiko has given a makeover to two more Gel-Kayano 20s.
Coming under the same UB banner, albeit the next iteration, UB10-S, Kiko brings us a Glacier Grey and Hunter Green colorway of the Gel-Kayano 20. Both pairs feature a textured mesh base with synthetic textured leather panels around the toe and eyestays coming in a contrasting shade. The leather on the mudguard and heel also takes on a different shade, and unlike the previous pack, the color palette remains neutral across both pairs. Details added by Kiko include the pull tab on the tongue and a woven Asics label on the insole. As with all of Kiko’s UB projects, the design choices, from material makeup to color palette, take inspiration from Interlaced Assemblages, Functional Utopias, and Mino Ceramics. Down below, the pairs come with tonal colors for its Gel-Kayano 20 midsole, featuring foam surrounding Gel inserts near the forefoot and heel and a tonal outsole.
The Kiko Kostadinov x Asics UB10-S Gel-Kayano 20 Pack will release on November 8, 2024, through Asics and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is $200. 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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Kiko Kostadinov x Asics UB10-S Gel-Kayano 20 Glacier Grey
Kiko Kostadinov x Asics UB10-S Gel-Kayano 20 Hunter Green
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