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ASICS Special Edition Christmas Pack – UK release.

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With Christmas just around the corner, Japanese footwear specialists Asics get nice and festive with their special edition Christmas Pack.

Keeping in with last years Holiday release, Asics are making it a bit of a tradition as they apply similar colour treatments to two Gel Saga silhouettes and the ever popular Gel Lyte III shape.

The first Gel Saga takes cues from Santa himself with a predominantly red upper broken up with a beige toe box and black branding on the stripes to represent St.Nick’s belt. The second Saga features a rich green on the upper, with tonal laces and a charcoal grey colour block at the front of the shoe, while the red branding completes the Christmas Tree feel.

Rounding off the pack is the snowman-inspired Gel Lyte III, with frosty greys gracing the upper and contrasting ‘carrot’ colour laces and a snow flake splattered sock liner. Each shoe is constructed from a synthetic nubuck and PU leather, featuring an icy white sole that is packed with Asics comfort enhancing Gel Technology.

We’ve been eagerly anticipating Asics festive efforts this year and they definitely haven’t disappointed.  Having sensibly avoided the garish Christmas jumper look, the pack features a trio of highly wearable, festive kicks. The use of colour and the application of the popular toe box colour block has been executed to great effect, and if anything enhanced the already popular silhouettes.

The Asics Christmas Pack will be available from the 22nd of November at the following store;

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Asics Gel-Lyte v Gore-Tex Pack

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Asics take one of their classic running silhouettes and give it a full winter re-work as they present the Gel Lyte V GORE-TEX pack.

As if the Gel Lyte V wasn’t equipped with enough functionality, Asics now infuse a GORE-TEX water proof layer to help you and your feet battle against the elements. The shoe retains its iconic look and doesn’t loose any of its traditional features that have made the Gel Lyte V a favourite for runners and sneaker heads alike.

The Gore-Tex pack offers up two distinct colour ways, the first a purple and orange mix and the second a black with hints of lime. Each shoe features a speckled midsole and are constructed from suede on the mudguard and mesh panelling. The inner bootie construction and gel cushioned sole provide comfort, with further elements drawing from high performance equipment such as the rope-style laces. The shoe is completed with the famous side stripe branding and embossed logo on the heel.

The Asics Gel Lyte V GORE-TEX pack will be available shortly at END.

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5Pointz X Tom Clapp – Asics Autumn/Winter 2014

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Bristol’s 5Pointz link up with talented artist Tom Clapp to present these unique digitally illustrated designs to showcase the stores new arrivals from Asics and Onitsuka Tiger this Autumn/Winter.

Tom’s style brings the futuristic, technical features of the the new releases to life, highlighting key features such as the 3M detailing in the ‘Glow in the Dark’ pack and the cushioned Onitsuka Tiger Shaw Runner. The digital lookbook also takes a closer look at the Gel Lyte III Outdoor pack, the waterproof Gore-Tex Gel Lyte V and updates to the Kayano and Gel Lyte III that fall under the ‘Glow In The Dark’ pack.

Check out the lookbook below, which also gives you a bit more information on the construction of each silhouette and it’s release date at the store. You can shop the new Onituska Tiger and Asics range over at www.5pointz.co.uk now.

 

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Onitsuka Tiger X Asics X Hanon – Glover Pack

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Japanese sister brands Onitsuka Tiger and Asics link up with Scotland’s number one footwear destination Hanon, to unveil an exclusive collaboration in the Glover Pack.

Following the brands recent collaborative venture with UK franchise Offspring, they now turn their attention to Hanon and us their home town of Aberdeen as inspiration for their latest collection. Paying homage to Aberdeenshire’s very own Samurai, legendary explorer and national hero – Thomas Blake Glover, the trio come together to present two new designs in Asics Gel-Epirus and Onitsuka Tiger’s Colorado Eighty-Five.

The Asics Gel-Epirus takes cues from Glover’s scottish roots and the thistle, Scotland’s national emblem. Arriving in a mint green suede and purple nubuck leather mix for the upper, the shoe features patriotic detailing with the red quilted collar lining and tartan in-sock, as well as the thistle emblem on the heel.

The Colorado Eighty-Five from Onitsuka Tiger takes inspiration from Glover’s adopted home of Japan, again making use of suede and nubuck on the upper with a perforated toe box and synthetic overlays. The shoe comes in a black and yellow colour way, with speckled detailing around the lace stay. Additional features include an embossed moustache logo on the heel and tea inspired insoles.

The limited edition Onitsuka Tiger X Asics X Hanon Glover Pack is available exclusively in-store and online at Hanon from Saturday the 27th of September.

 

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Asics Glow In The Dark Pack

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The GEL-LYTE III, Gel Saga and the rarely seen GT-Quick silhouettes get a unique rework inspired by the night sky in Asics ‘Glow In The Dark’ Pack.

Each shoe combines premium suede, leather and mesh on the upper with a contrasting white ‘Supernova’ sole. The Gel Lyte III arrives in a deep blue with white detailing, with the Gel Saga reflecting the colours of the night sky with Black and blue accents. Sure to be one that gets the sneaker community excited is the rare GT-Quick which sees moon grey panelling and a red inner added to black, as well as additional detailing including the reflective star pattern and branding which is added to each style.

The Asics ‘Glow In The Dark’ pack are dropping in the UK on the 1st of October and will be available at www.endclothing.co.uk.

 

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Asics Gel Kayano

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Originally released in the early 90’s as a performance shoe, Asics present two new colour ways in the updated Gel Kayano for Fall 2014.

The Gel Kayano has evolved over the years, developing from a shoe designed with a focus on training and jogging, to a more street ready, wearable silhouette, all the while maintaining its stability and support. As with the original, the Kayano is inspired by the armoured shell of the Stag Beetle, with the brands signature branding raised from the shoe to create a rubber cage around the mesh upper. The shoe arrives in a predominantly black colour way with purple, blue and red detailing, along with an accompanying grey, black and neon option.

The Asics Gel Kayano is available now at www.endclothing.co.uk

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Asics x Onitsuka Tiger X Offspring ‘Desert Pack’

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Onitsuka Tiger and Asics link up with UK based sneaker boutique Offspring to present a desert-inspired collaboration pack.

The subject of previous high profile collaborations, the Gel Lyte V undergoes its latest rework as a desert sand colour way is applied, along with blue, rich burgundy and camel  to reflect a post sunset skyline. Arriving with a premium suede upper, additional features include a part speckled midsole and Offspring branding on the insole (included on both pairs). Meanwhile Onitsuka Tiger’s sleek Shaw Runner silhouette has received an all over navy colour treatment on the durable mesh and suede upper. The shoe sits on top of a white speckled midsole and includes tropical-green detailing on the eyelets and branding, taking cues from a cold, atmospheric night in the desert.

Adding something special to the release, the brands have linked up with SayDuck to reveal the sneakers. All you have to do is download the app via iTunes or Google Play and scan it over the marker below to view 3D images of the shoes and get a closer look at the release.

The Asics X Onitsuka Tiger X Offspring Desert Pack will be available from www.offspring.co.uk from the 30th of August

 

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