The ASICS GEL-Kayano 14 Continues To Shine In “Mauve”

Watch ASICS.com in the coming weeks for this standout GR.

Matt Varga September 15, 2024

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Personal preference may lead you to the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 or New Balance 1906R, but the ASICS GEL-Kayano 14 is unassailable as a defining face of Y2K footwear. Even general release pairs have become near-instant sellouts, but the Japanese company has done a stellar job of walking the tightrope between oversaturation and keeping up with unwavering demand. Case in point, the ASICS GEL-Kayano “Mauve/Grey,” expected to land stateside in short order.

Though the dominant use of neutrals here lets this pair slide in seamlessly with its peers in the tech runner genre, there are some notable changes in the margins that let it stand out all the same. Firstly, the combination of dark grey & cream on the ASICS branding creates a matte, cell-shaded look. Similarly, the heel counter switches from metallic, reflective material to more refined suede. Finally, ensuring that it doesn’t stray too far from the Y2K home base, the midsole goes full faux-vintage, utilizing another dose of “Cream” to further enhance its inherent retro appeal.

The ASICS GEL-Kayano 14 “Mauve” has already released via select global ASICS branches, including their Australian site. Though there’s no set date for stateside and further global release, expect this pair cropping up soon with a $160 MSRP.

WHERE TO BUY

ASICS GEL-Kayano 14

SKU: 1203A540-500

RETAIL PRICE: $150

RELEASE DATE: Oct 15, 2024

US 10/15/2024 Tuesday

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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.