Up There Looks To The ASICS GEL-Kayano 20 For Fifth Chapter In Partnership

Gradients galore.

Matt Varga August 11, 2026

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Up There has established itself as one of the more reliable collaborators out of Oceania, working out stunners like their blue/pink New Balance 860v2 and a cleaned-up, fitting version of the adidas Melbourne. Yet it’s their partnership with ASICS that remains the beating heart of their design efforts, last visited with a snowy makeover for the GEL-Kayano 12.1.

Thumbing ahead in the GK lineage, Up There has just announced the ASICS GEL-Kayano 20 as their latest project. While paying homage to their home country of Australia is always a foremost priority, their own passion for footwear is often given equal shine; the two collide by selecting the GEL-Kayano 20 as a foundation for this fifth ASICS collab. By their word, the 2013 silhouette has long been a favorite in the country, with the brighter color-ups often commanding real resale premiums.

Thus, Up There alludes to a running-ready OG look, building their effort in a two-tone green/white split, yet there’s nothing simplistic about the application. Multiple neutral-to-neon gradients appear on this pair, including on the midsole rubber and the anchoring behind the ASICS logo. For some material intrigue, the imprint reaches for a wavy diamond mesh pulled from the GEL-KINSEI 4, representing another favorite of Straya sneakerheads. Their trademark pine green stripe underfoot and custom insoles ensure that the storefront’s touch is properly credited.

The Up There x ASICS GEL-Kayano 20 releases via the store’s online and in-person channels on August 20th. It’s unclear whether a wide launch via ASICS will follow. Retail is set at $300 AUD / $197 USD.

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Mens Up There x ASICS Gel-Kayano 20

SKU: 1203B288-750

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RELEASE DATE: Aug 20, 2026

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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.