# Anniversary-Honoring Lifestyle Sneakers ASICS Celebrates 35 Years with the New GT-II™ Sneaker By Amy Duong | Published 2021-10-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gtii References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/9/asics-gt-ii-release) [ASICS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earls-collection) introduces the new iteration of the GT-II™ sneaker to celebrate the model's 35th anniversary. The lifestyle shoe has a cool [tonal palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnyc-5) for the season and features the [GEL technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelsekiran) for soft cushioning at the base foundation. It celebrates the brand's notable contemporary aesthetic and retains the rich heritage that it is rooted in. The GT-II™ is the first pair of shoes that reached an international launch, breaching the borders of Japan. It originally launched back in 1986 and has been a signature silhouette on the streets since. The new design retains the same shape as the original and has an external heel clip with a softly padded heel collar to wrap around the ankles. Image Credit: Michael Kusumadjaja, Hypebeast ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lifestyle Sneaker Celebrations:** Continued anniversary celebratory releases of sneaker models with improved technology and design. - **Tonal Palette Design Trend:** The use of a tonal color palette for sneaker designs is on the rise. - **Revamped Heritage Designs:** Continued reuse and development of classic silhouettes with modern technology and design. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Opportunities to expand sneaker lines and collaborations with focus on commemorating heritage. - **Fashion Retail:** Trend-driven retail industry that seeks sneaker designs based on aesthetics and popularity. - **Sports Technology:** Innovations and partnerships with sneaker brands to improve athletic performance and comfort. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage-Honoring Technical Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earls-collection.md) - [Pink-Tinged Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-glo-colorway.md) - [Retro Aesthetic Lifestyle Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelsekiran.md) - [Retro Sneaker-Inspired Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt2160-sandal.md) - [Breathable Mesh Joint Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt2160-sneaker-3.md) - [Futuristic Heritage Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnyc-2055.md) - [Metallic-Accented Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-14-6.md) - [Metallic Joint-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-12.md) - [Retro Pastel Tonal Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyhand-shoes.md)