# Stark Metallic Contrasting Sneakers ASICS Medal Pack Gets a New Set of Captivating Colorways By Amy Duong | Published 2021-05-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medal-pack-1 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/5/asics-gel-lyte-iii-og-medal-pack-release-information) [ASICS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-121) brings an exciting tonal touch to the summer season with its new additions to the Medal Pack. The brand launches metallic colorway options to the [GEL-LYTE III OG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-lyte-iii-og-1) sneaker model. The striking palette option is either silver and gold, which are also added as a celebration of the Tokyo Olympics coming up. The signature sneaker model arrived last year to celebrate the brand's 30th anniversary and this time around, it boasts a unique finish. It has a reinforced matte coat for a textured feel. It also adds mesh materials to create a smooth and glossy effect that allows the metallic colorway to really stand out. The shoes are marked with black details for a stark contrasting look. Image Credit: atmos ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Metallic Sneakers:** Opportunity for sportswear brands to incorporate metallic finishes in their sneaker designs. - **Textured Finishes:** Opportunity for brands to experiment with textured finishes to add depth and dimension to their product offerings. - **Contrasting Colors:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate stark contrasting colors in their designs to create a bold visual impact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands can take advantage of the trend towards metallic finishes in sneaker designs to create unique product offerings and stand out in a crowded market. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate stark contrasting colors in their designs to create striking and attention-grabbing garments and accessories. - **Textiles:** Textile companies can explore new approaches to creating textured finishes to help differentiate their products and meet growing demand for unique materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metallic Red-Tinged Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-121.md) - [Metallic Color-Blocked Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-kayano-14-sneaker.md) - [Neon-Tinged Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelsekiran-1.md) - [Pink-Tinged Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-glo-colorway.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) - [Earthy Tonal Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthenware.md) - [Metallic Tinged Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-nimbus-10.md) - [Elevated Performance Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaspeed-paris.md)