ASICS and JUNTAE KIM Reimagine the GEL-KINETIC FR
Bringing versatility to your wardrobe with a hybrid dress sneaker.
Seoul-based designer JUNTAE KIM is teaming up with ASICS for their very first footwear collaboration, delivering a moody, romantic reinterpretation of the GEL-KINETIC FR. Bridging the gap between classic formalwear and athletic performance, the new hybrid dress sneaker arrives in three distinct colorways – Black, Navy and Red — anchored by the designer’s signature romance-meets-punk aesthetic.
Rather than spotlighting flowers in full bloom, JUNTAE KIM draws inspiration from the quiet, imperfect beauty of botanical decay. As petals dry, twist, and fade over time, their organic transformation is translated across the silhouette through rich gradient color treatments. Blending genuine and synthetic leathers with ASICS’ sculptural runner tooling, these fading hues wash over the upper, forefoot, and signature ASICS stripes for a worn-in, poetic finish.
Adding to the silhouette’s sartorial versatility is custom detachable floral hardware. Mimicking withered petals and stamens, the removable embellishments allow wearers to pivot between a refined dress shoe and an edgy streetwear look within a single pair.
The ASICS × JUNTAE KIM GEL-KINETIC FR will be available to purchase starting November 20 on the ASICS website and select retailers.
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