# Wasabi-Inspired Running Sneakers The Footwear Design of the END. X ASICS Silhouette is Adorable By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-06 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-design1 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/end-asics-gel-lyte-iii-wasabi-release-date-price/#slide-9) & [launches.endclothing](https://launches.endclothing.com/product/asics-x-end-gel-lyte-iii-wasabi-h7lpk-8512) In January le coq sportif launched a pair of tonally appropriate hummus-inspired sneakers and the influence of [food color palettes on footwear design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asparagus-colorway) does not stop here. ASICS and END. come together to collaborate on a silhouette that is informed by the tonal qualities of a Far Eastern plant-based delicacy: wasabi. Set to drop in early March, the [GEL-Lyte III](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-lyte-iii-og-1) boasts a pigskin nubnuck upper and GEL cushioning, in order to provide the highest degree of comfort during athletic activities. The footwear design has a fashion-forward twist, however. Surprisingly, the color scheme of wasabi translates itself exceptionally well within the context of sneaker silhouettes. The GEL-Lyte III boasts a pale green upper, subtle peach detailing and gunmetal grey ASICS stripes that "are a nod to the regions where the herb originates." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Food-inspired Footwear Design:** Opportunity for footwear brands to create unique and playful sneaker designs inspired by different food color palettes. - **Collaborative Sneaker Releases:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate and create limited-edition sneakers that offer a fresh and unique design perspective. - **Fashion-forward Athletic Footwear:** Opportunity for brands to combine style and performance, creating athletic footwear that appeals to fashion-conscious consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear:** The footwear industry has an opportunity to explore innovative designs that draw inspiration from various sources, such as food color palettes. - **Athletic Apparel:** This trend presents a disruptive opportunity for athletic apparel brands to create unique collaborations and offer limited-edition products that appeal to sports enthusiasts. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can tap into the growing demand for trendy and stylish athletic footwear that blurs the line between sports and fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthy Tonal Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthenware.md) - [Natural Tone Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-14-organic-beauty.md) - [Coffee-Like Tonal Joint Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asics-and-doublet.md) - [Trail-Inspired Neutral Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnunobiki.md) - [Pastel-Tonal Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyhand-og.md) - [Retro Pastel Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyhand-shoes.md) - [Collaborative Gingham-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelventure-6-1.md) - [Neon-Tinged Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelsekiran-1.md) - [Dynamic Aqua-Tonal Joint Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20.md)