Matt Varga Already set to tee off their newest formulation with the ASICS UB9-S in red and yellow on October 25th, ASICS and Kiko Kostadinov are striking while the iron is hot. The rock-solid partnership continues to mint consistently impressive products on a metronome-like schedule, introducing the third colorway of the fresh silhouette before the first two even land.
The folded pull tab on the tongue is the biggest hardware change on the model, yet in typical Kostadinov fashion, the palette veers far off course from ASICS’ usual fare. Instead, the Bulgarian designer’s penchant for vibrant tonality crops up once again, combining eccentric tones of bright orange, “Dark Grape,” “Gentry Purple,” and pine green on the trim around this pair.
Given Kiko’s deep catalog with the Japanese giant, the US4-S GEL-Terrain from earlier this year or the UBS3-S GEL-Nimbus 9 from a few seasons ago present reasonable comparison points for what he crafts for this edition. As one final note on strategy, this continues a stealthy step into the spotlight for the GEL-Kayano 20, appearing for Bodega and Kenzo collabs already in 2024.
The Kiko Kostadinov ASICS UB9-S GEL-Kayano 20 “Dark Grape” releases on November 1st, retailing for $200.
WHERE TO BUY
ASICS Gel-Kayano 20 UB9-S
US 11/01/2024 Friday
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