# Velcro-Enclosed Lifestyle Sneakers ASICS and HAL STUDIOS Remixes the Gel-Kayano 20 By Amy Duong | Published 2024-02-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hal-studios-1 References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/asics-hal-studios-collab-2024/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnbouquet/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=2df78a0b-6895-4d71-84ad-4530ed163f7b)  [ASICS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20-2) and [HAL STUDIOS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hal-studios) remix the classic [Gel-Kayano 20](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20-1) running model, which originated from the early 2010s. It is now imagined with a velcro strap over the forefoot for a lifestyle look. The upper is made with a thick mesh material at the base foundation, giving it a breathable material. The most notable part of the shoe is the three velcro straps that cover the top and also continue as a part of the ASICS branding on the side of the shoe. It is decorated with a contrasting touch with a line that runs through. Additionally, there is a new lace accent that is applied to the side of the shoe and two colorways were presented online on JohnBouquet's Instagram. Image Credit: @johnbouquet ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 22% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Velcro-enclosed Lifestyle Footwear:** Opportunity for creating customizable and adaptable footwear designs with velcro straps for varied styling options. - **Mesh-based Shoe Design:** Exploring innovative ways to incorporate breathable mesh materials in footwear construction for enhanced comfort and ventilation. - **Lace Accents in Footwear:** Potential to introduce unique lace accents as distinctive design elements in shoes, offering a fresh aesthetic appeal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Incorporating velcro technology in shoe production processes to cater to consumer preferences for convenient and customizable footwear. - **Textile and Material Innovation:** Advancing material technologies to develop high-performance mesh fabrics that enhance breathability and comfort in various footwear applications. - **Fashion and Design:** Leveraging lace accents as a trend in footwear design to inspire creativity and unique style expression in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mesh-Heavy Collaborative Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hal-studios.md) - [Tech-Infused Dynamic Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20-1.md) - [Highly Technical Sleek Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20-2.md) - [Stylish Technical Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-wins-add-up.md) - [Pouch-Attached Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkahana-tr-v3.md) - [Quick Enclosure Trekking Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkahana-8.md) - [Metallic-Accented Lifestyle Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-14-6.md) - [Metallic Color-Blocked Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-kayano-14-sneaker.md) - [Nature-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ub10s-gelkayano-20.md)