2023 featured multiple animated shows and sportswear brands teaming up to release some fresh kicks. Following The Powerpuff Girls and Nike SB teaming up to release a set of SB Dunk Lows, the iconic Japanese manga and anime Naruto Shippuden will again team up with sportswear giant Asics for a new collection in 2023. Asics previously released a collection in 2022 featuring popular characters Naruto, Sasuke, and Itachi on models like the Gel-Lyte III and Gel-1130.
This new collection features the Gel-NYC silhouette, a new model from Asics that was introduced at the beginning of 2023. The pair is based on the main character, Naruto, and features a ripstop, leather, and suede construction. Red hues grace the underlays while black and gold are seen across the rest of the upper. A bungee lace set allows for a quick way to secure yourself in. Details nodding to the show include the "forehead protector" lace dubrae with Naruto's Hidden Leaf Village symbol, and the tongue features the Uzumaki clan logo. Underfoot sits a Gel-cushioned midsole in black paired with an orange rubber outsole.
The Naruto Shippuden x Asics Gel-NYC was released via small pre-order on November 1, 2023, through Courir. On December 11, 2023, Courir hosted wider release, and a European drop took place January 11, 2024. Now, the US will get pairs, limited to just 200, thanks to a drop at Los Angeles storefront Hypland. Available in men's sizing, the retail price is set at $165. Keep it locked to the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
Naruto Shippuden x Asics Gel-NYC
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