Footwear label ASICS introduces the new GEL-LYTE III RE sneaker model that is designed with inspiration drawn from its own archives to celebrate its heritage. The shoes are of an understated design language from the design process down to the color palette of the shoe.
There are two colorways offered, arriving in either the option of Glacier Grey and Piedmont Grey or Black with Carrier Grey. The shoes celebrate the previous eras that came before and have a split tongue detail seen on past designs. The upper is made with suede overlays for a textural look and feel complete with underlays of micro-perforations for a touch of breathability. Branding details arrive in the form of embroidery seen on the stripes on the side for a retro touch.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Heritage-inspired Footwear
- Footwear companies can create new designs by pulling inspiration from their own archives, celebrating their heritage
- Understated Design Language
- Creating simple yet elegant designs can appeal to consumers tired of loud and flashy styles
- Retro Branding Details
- Incorporating embroidery and other retro branding elements can add a touch of nostalgia to modern designs
Sectors Adopting This
- Footwear
- Footwear companies can use heritage-inspired designs to create new models for customers
- Fashion
- Creating understated designs can appeal to those looking to dress fashionably without standing out too much
- Recreation
- Heritage-inspired designs can appeal to those looking for recreation wear that is both functional and fashionable
