Ross Dwyer When it comes to collaborations, few stores in the sneaker business go as hard as atmos. Their seemingly inexhaustible work ethic allows them to crank out thoughtful collaborations at a rate that’s borderline alarming, and the next model the Tokyo-based wizards have lent their touch to is the classic Asics GEL-LYTE III. Usually, collaborators opt to use the GEL-LYTE III as a skeleton for colorful premium materials like suedes and buttery leather. However, atmos isn’t in the business of “usual” — so they’ve opted to instead move the classic runner in a bold new cartographical direction, adorning it with a traditionally styled world map. The leather upper uses the ocean’s light blue as a base color, while colorful countries and scholarly black text provide both detailing and contrast. Patterned rope laces add a small extra pop of flair, and the look is then rounded off with more oceanic greys and blues on the outsole. These worldly kicks will release November 23d in-store at atmos Tokyo for ¥16,500 — roughly $146 USD — so if you’re not Tokyo-based, be sure to keep it locked here for info on a potential global release date as it’s available.
atmos x Asics GEL-LYTE III
Release Date: November 23, 2018
Release Date: January 4th, 2019 (Global)
¥16,500
Style Code: 1191A197-400
Where To Buy
Images: Atmos Tokyo
