Kinsei is Japanese for “Gold Star”, and the Gel Kinsei II is the cream-of-the-crop, the grandest piece of kit in Asics’ performance arsenal. And while I can’t assure you that the shoe will rank supreme on your personal list, the latest model from the brand’s most ballyhooed line has enough technical goodness to please even […]

The Gel Lyte III is making a mainstream comeback in ’08 with limited quickstrikes and general releases peppering the market over the next few months. Featuring a primarily mesh toebox; the shoe will surely warm the hearts of shoe heads who prefer a fashion-forward model for the summer. This particular green/black/white colorway should be available […]

In 2002, I was a 13-year-old sixth grader. Having not attained any form of monetary affluence during those rough times, I was relegated to approximately two new pairs per year. But what does it all mean you ask?
Outside of wearing my shoes so much the soles would fall off, it means I missed out on […]

The Gel Nimbus line has been a longstanding favorite for both diehard runners and recreational joggers that prefer a more cushioned ride underfoot. Since being introduced in the late ‘90s, ASICS has continually made modifications to this tried-and-true platform, all in hopes of creating one of the most complete shoes on the market today.

For ’08, […]

Asics has remained the living embodiment of adaptability, flawlessly transitioning between the technical running world and high-end reissued casual butters. 2008 has represented no deviation from the brand’s tried and true approach, as the Gel Lyte III, Gel Lyte II, and GT Smooth will be available in June and August.

Onitsuka Tiger, worldwide known as Asics since the ‘70s, is not only selling their shoes at stores and the internet these days. They’re now available via … vending machines? It’s true! The company has made one stop shopping possible through the same machine you buy your Cheetos and Gatorade. The contraption debuted in London on […]