Wish List: Asics and Vivienne Westwood Reimagine the Gel-Kayano 26

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Collaborations between footwear brands and luxury designers always catches our attention. They combine both performance and intricate design elements unique to every designer. Vivienne Westwood is no stranger when it comes to providing inspiration for sneaker releases and collaborating with brands within our community. Their next collaborative effort reimagines a stand out silhouette and gives monochromatic sneakers a little something extra.

The Asics x Vivienne Westwood Gel-Kayano 26 draws inspiration from the Bag and Sack shoes that were a part of Westwood’s Buffalo collection in 1983. The Gel-Kayano 26, a performance running shoe, gets revamped with modern punk aesthetics through the open mesh net design around the upper. The sneaker, which comes in both black and white, has GEL technology cushioning and a toggle lacing system for adjustability to provide all-day comfort. The sneaker, which comes in both black and white, has, is finished off with technical tooling and the Vivienne Westwood’s Orb logo on the heel.

If you’re digging this sneaker’s combination of elevated style and performance you can cop your pair of the Asics x Vivienne Westwood Gel-Kayano 26 for $240 USD. Both color ways drop on 9/28 via our SHOP THE SNEAKS button below. In the meantime, shop other Asics styles below to spice up your rotation.

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