Matt Varga atmos‘ ride in the past quarter century has been a twisty one; taking the streetwear imprint and retailer far from home as it expanded into the US market and beyond, contracting as the pandemic shuttered brick & mortar storefronts around the globe. It’s also included stops at nearly every major player in footwear, from Nike to New Balance. With 2025 naturally marking their 25th anniversary, the brand is sticking to a frequent recent partner, joining hands with ASICS and bringing in a third partner for the atmos x Grip Swany x ASICS GT-2160.
This first teaser image showcases a durable, utility-minded take on the GT-2160, utilizing two-tone laces with a bungee closure. The yellow chords running from the heel to the toe imbue “at work” aesthetics, very much aligned with Grip Swany’s overall mission as an outdoors brand. Note that while they haven’t come across our radar before, the imprint has taken to footwear on a few occasions before, taking on the Timberland EuroHiker on their own accord and linking up with Crocs, once again with the help of atmos.
atmos’ collaborative work was already numerous in 2024, but with creative director Hirofumi Kojima explicitly packaging this as the start of their 25th anniversary, 2025 will be packed with their product once again. Concrete release info for the atmos x Grip Swany x ASICS GT-2160 is unclear at the time of writing, but we’ll likely get concrete details in short order. For now, check out the teaser image included below.
