May 18th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Sneaker News has now shown you both of the GT-IIs they have on tap for June’s ‘opening ceremonies’, and now we’ll move on to Bait’s Gel Lyte III collabo designs. Just like the GTs, there are two Bait x Asics Gel Lyte IIIs coming up from their ‘Rings Pack’, though this first goes a bit further outside those traditional five colors than any of the others. Thanks to purple accents including the laces and 90% of the outsole, these have a ‘Grape’ look to them, a fairly loose interpretation of the ‘Green Ring’ that’s typically presented in more of a kelly shade. Click through to see how the asymmetrically colored netting on this canvas GL3 makes for a nice detail that’s easy to overlook and stick with Sneaker News for the last Gel Lyte III x Bait as well as their Gel Saga collab. via Sneaker Freaker
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May 18th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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The as yet unopened boutique Bait has a name that reflects the careful teasing with which it’s being rolled out, and it looks like they’ll have something to lure everyone when their doors open to sunny Orange County, California this June. Fresh off the revelation of their Saucony Grid 9000 comes the first individual looks at the Bait x Asics ‘Rings Pack’, a quintet of classic runners that represent the five rings of the Olympic flag. This ‘Yellow Ring’ Asics GT-II is a sign of things to come from this collection, as the guest designers add an extra layer of complexity via carefully chosen asymmetrical colorblocking. Click through to see the subtle differences from lateral to medial and stick with Sneaker News for detailed looks at all five of the Asics ‘Rings Pack’ designs. via Sneaker Freaker
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May 17th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Sneaker News continues our exposition of the Bait x Asics ‘Rings Pack’ with the second and final Gel Lyte III, a model that might be the most eye-catching of the entire set. The other Bait x Asics Gel Lyte III also features a bit of asymmetrical blocking in its own right, but instead of a subtle switch of the medial netting, this leather ‘AquaFresh’ combo gives far more the accent shade as red takes over not just the entire side panel and midsole, but also the inner half of the GL3′s signature split tongue. So both on paper and in terms of sheer visual impact, these might turn out to be the most explosive of the set; where do they rank in your personal podium? Let us know after checking out more photos on the other side and stick with Sneaker News for a look at Bait’s Gel Saga. via Sneaker Freaker
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May 17th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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The Bait x Asics ‘Five Rings’ pack includes three silhouettes spread across five colorways symbolizing the quadrennially ubiquitous Olympic flag. Following up on the ‘Yellow Ring’ GT-II, this pair pictured above now represents both the wrap-up for that silo in this set and the ‘Red Ring’ from that quintet of interlocking circles. These Bait x Asics GT-IIs are the most aggressive of the entire collection, their bold Chicago-style palette made all the more eye-catching thanks to reflective 3M treatments on the side panel striping. They don’t have an asymmetrical element as in the case of the yellow edition, but does this sneakerhead favorite colorway has what it takes to come home with the gold? Let us know after you’ve had a chance to check out more images below, and be sure to stick with Sneaker News for updates on the Bait x Asics Gel Lyte IIIs and Gel Saga, as well as release info for the entire ‘Five Rings’ pack. via Sneaker Freaker
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May 17th, 2012 by Brendan Dunne
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Wherever and whenever the mysterious Bait decides to open up its doors it’s apparently going to do so with a bang, with two collabos already secured. You already saw their Asics ‘Ring Pack’, now meet their take on the Saucony Grid 9000-that techy 90′s runner that has seen quite a few well executed collabs for this year. This teaser obviously doesn’t give too much away but expect the red, black, and green pair to show off its homebase as with the Bait-branded stripe down the tongue. Let us know which of their upcoming projects you’re feeling most and stay tuned for word on when Bait makes its debut and the accompanying sneaks are made available.
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May 14th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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Is any brand gaining more from their range of collaborative drops than Asics these days? The Onitsuka Tiger is crushing it in the old school running market thanks to highly coveted collabos from designers like Ronnie Fieg as well as an impressive range of boutique-based styles from shops including Solebox, 24 Kilates, Highs & Lows and Woei. And now you can add a store that’s not even open to that list, as Bait comes through with an Olympic-themed run that tops all four of those stores, combined. The Bait x Asics ‘Rings Pack’ features five pairs spread across Asics’ three most popular old school silhouettes: the Gel Lyte III, GT-II and Gel Saga. Each features a slightly different blocking pattern, with colorways ranging from today’s modern tonal looks to full-on high-contrast. Stick with Sneaker News to find out more about Bait and their Asics ‘Rings Pack’, and let us know which one’s best when you click through for more photos. via SM
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