# Taoist-Inspired Sneakers Yin Yang Gel Lyte III Pack Channels Asian Philosophy into the Design By Matt Ho | Published 2012-02-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yin-yang-gel-lyte-iii-pack References: [f5torefresh](http://f5torefresh.com/2012/01/30/asics-gel-lyte-iii-ying-and-yang-pack/) & [hanon-shop](http://www.hanon-shop.com/news/1185/Asics-Spring--Summer-12--Yin--Yang-Gel-Lyte-III.html) For [Asics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthenware)' latest sneaker series, the brand has drawn inspiration from Taoist/Asian philosophy with the new Yin Yang Gel Lyte III Pack. Most would probably expect the Yin Yang Gel Lyte III Pack to actually have the yin yang symbol embedded onto it. However, the design doesn't actually have any graphics, nor does it make any obvious nods to the inspiration. Instead, Asics is using color as a way of portraying the idea of [polar opposites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taekwondo-f50-selene). Like the actual symbol, there's a [black and white sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravel-black) model to play off the theme of the shoe. It's a very low-key design that depends on the contrast of colors for the design element. The Yin Yang Gel Lyte III Pack will be available in premium leather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Taoist-inspired Sneakers:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate philosophical concepts into product design without using explicit visual cues. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to create minimalist designs that rely on contrasting colors for impact. - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to use color symbolism to convey deeper meanings in their products. - **Philosophy-inspired Design:** Opportunity for brands to explore philosophical concepts and translate them into tangible design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earthy Tonal Sneaker Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthenware.md) - [Waved Graphic Moccasin Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinyang-collection.md) - [Minimalist New Year Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-year-of-the-snake-cloudtilt.md) - [Trail-Inspired Neutral Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelnunobiki.md) - [Dynamic Aqua-Tonal Joint Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20.md) - [Stealthy All-Black Durable Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelyeti-tokyo-hi-gtx.md) - [Natural Tone Runners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-14-organic-beauty.md) - [Nature-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ub10s-gelkayano-20.md) - [Collaborative Tech Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hal-studios-gelnyc-2.md)