Awake NY x Asics GEL-Kayano 21

Angelo Baque’s boutique AWAKE NY and equipment manufacturer ASICS have teamed up to rework the GEL-Kayano 21 silhouette. The launch should have happened in the usual way, but a tragic event, the death of legendary designer Virgil Abloh, made the 2 partners rethink their plans.

Like the entire community, Angelo Baque was deeply touched by the passing of Virgil Abloh. The former SUPREME director and OFF-WHITE founder were longtime friends and even worked together on Angelo Baque’s « Social Studies » initiative.

To pay tribute to this friend who passed away too soon, the AWAKE NY brand exclusively launched the Asics GEL-Kayano 21 collaborative earlier this month with proceeds going to Post Modern, the scholarship fund founded by Virgil Abloh that provides opportunities for black creatives, as well as research for the cancer and angiosarcoma that took the late designer’s life.

This special version of the Asics GEL-Kayano 21 combines retro aesthetics with performance. It retains the MONO-SOCK design of the 90’s OG running shoe and adds a modern twist by incorporating the GEL technology cushioning in the heel and forefoot of the 2014 GEL-Kayano 21. This tooling accentuates performance and comfort.

Available in 2 colorways of Teal/Grey and White/Grey, this pair is inspired by the vibrancy that is Miami, a city that Angelo Baque finds himself reenergized in. Both versions feature AWAKE branding details on the mudgard, insole, and tongue tag, and feature 2 brightly colored touches on the heel. To highlight these subtle contrasting inserts, the pair comes with 2 additional sets of matching laces.

The Awake NY x Asics GEL-Kayano 21 will be released globally on December 10, 2021, at select retailers for 170$. In France, the collab will be available at Starcow, Fenom, 5PM, The Next Door, SNS Paris, Corner Street. Don’t sleep !

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