The ASICS GEL-Kayano 14 Embraces Urban Life In “Metropolis”

Sleek retro sylings in the spotlight again.

Matt Varga June 3rd, 2024 (updated)

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Updated June 3rd, 2024: The ASICS GEL-Kayano 14 “Metropolis” is available now via ASICS.com. Check the link under “Where To Buy” to land directly on the product page.

WHERE TO BUY

ASICS GEL-Kayano 14

SKU: 1203A537-020

RETAIL PRICE: $150

RELEASE DATE: Jun 3, 2024

US 06/03/2024 Monday

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The ASICS GEL-Kayano didn’t become the Japanese brand’s “it” sneaker by turning its nose up at trendy colorways. No, the chomed-out aesthetics that dominate Instagram feeds are exactly the same ones the model has always leaned into. In its latest “Metropolis” colorway, that’s never been truer, meeting those reflective details with some steely gray overtones.

You can catch the very slightest of “Jasper Green” poking out on the tongue, but otherwise this design is carried by an ever-reliable greyscale execution. Mineral hued dominate the upper, a design choice that leans on a philosophy of “give the people what they want” rather than throwing a stylistic curveball. Staid black and white is the choice underfoot, the air units and outsole encircling the midsole with nocturnal shades. If you’re looking for a way to add some “dad shoe” styles to your rotation, you’ll be hard pressed to find a shoe that leans into the punch better than the ASICS GEL-Kayano 14 “Metropolis.”

Expect this GEL-Kayano 14 hitting ASICS.com in June, retailing for $150. We’d recommend bookmarking this page to be ready for that drop; nearly every Gel-Kayano 14 sells out, and this pair will almost certainly follow suit.

For more retro styles, check out the latest on the New Balance 550 and New Balance 9060 as they continue to star in the NB catalog.

Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.