ASICS has released a new colorway for one of its most popular silhouettes, the 'GEL-1130.' This shoe features an eccentric, geometric design with a signature striped pattern on the upper and a mix of geometric, asymmetrical shapes around the heel. The new GEL-1130 takes inspiration from both comfortable running shoes and other entries in the 'GEL-1100' series, making this shoe both cozy and stylish.
The shoe features a blue-gray mesh across the entire body with accents placed on top of this mesh. The signature wavy grid-like pattern appears on the upper in a light blue, while the eyestay, toe, and heel are colored in a darker blue. The midsole is a bright white with a clear rubber rear. Finally, the front of the toe vamp and the top of the heel feature a unique design that incorporates green-blue shapes on one side, yet not on the other side.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Geometric Running Shoes
- There is an opportunity for innovative designs that fuse geometric elements for comfortable running shoes.
- Colorful Athletic Footwear
- Incorporating bold colors and unique patterns onto athletic footwear can create a disruptive visual aesthetic.
- Comfortable Shoe Design
- Shoe designers can focus on comfort as a primary element while still creating stylish and trend-forward options for consumers.
Who This Affects Most
- Athletic Footwear Industry
- Innovation in the athletic footwear industry can come from incorporating fresh designs and colorways on popular silhouettes.
- Fashion Industry
- Fashion designers and brands can use comfortable shoe design as an opportunity to create unique and stylish options for consumers.
- Sportswear Industry
- Sportswear companies can look into collaborations and partnerships to create exclusive and innovative footwear collections.
