# Stealthy Sporty LIfestyle Footwear ASICS Presents the Gravel Black Infrared GEL-NYC By Amy Duong | Published 2025-01-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravel-black References: [asics](http://www.asics.com/)  ASICS introduces a new tonal iteration of the GEL-NYC sneaker model with the Gravel Black and Infrared colorway palette to join its roster for the Spring 2025 season. The model gets two gray hues defined by a cool tone, which adds to the range predominantly defined by grayscale hues. The construction starts off with a mesh material at the upper, creating a seamless touch of breathability. This is layered with synthetic and leathery overlays on top in a range of gray colors to formulate an urban and retro aesthetic. Gravel Black adds a stealthy touch at the suede mudguard and Infrared accents the rest of the model to round out the silhouette at the heel, lateral side of the shoe, and tongue. Image Credit: ASICS ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 34% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tonal Athletic Footwear:** Tonal athletic footwear with subtle color accents presents a new frontier for personalization in sports apparel. - **Mesh-enhanced Sneakers:** Mesh-enhanced sneakers offer superior breathability while maintaining aesthetic appeal, revolutionizing comfort in sport shoes. - **Retro-futuristic Aesthetics:** Retro-futuristic aesthetics in sneaker design merge past styles with modern tastes for a nostalgically stylish appeal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Athletic Footwear:** The athletic footwear industry is seeing a shift towards designs that incorporate both performance and lifestyle elements. - **Fashion & Apparel:** Fashion and apparel sectors are increasingly integrating sporty elements into everyday wear, blurring traditional market boundaries. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Textile manufacturing is evolving with a focus on innovative materials like high-breathability mesh, impacting sustainability and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monochormatic Grey Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnyc-4.md) - [Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnyc-5.md) - [Muted Lifestyle Trail Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnyc-3.md) - [Futuristic Heritage Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnyc-2055.md) - [Stealthy All-Black Durable Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelyeti-tokyo-hi-gtx.md) - [Pink-Tinged Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-glo-colorway.md) - [Exclusive Grey Breathable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnyc-sneaker-1.md) - [Retro Aesthetic Lifestyle Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelsekiran.md) - [Earthy Tonal Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthenware.md)