Angelo Baque is certainly familiar with ASICS, having collaborated with the brand multiple times for his Awake NY label. Now, however, it appears the man himself is stepping into the spotlight, delivering a GEL-KAYANO 14 design that is marked with his name, not that of his brand.
Baque took to Instagram today to give us a first look at the multicolored GEL-KAYANO sneaker, which has been revitalized in recent months. Simply captioning the post, “AB for @asics,” it’s clear this is an Angelo Baque x ASICS affair instead of the usual Awake NY effort. If you click through his Instagram Stories, you’ll get a closer look at the shoe, which has obviously made it to a handful of seeded recipients.
It’s undoubtedly the pops of color that draw attention to the design, as we see splashes of blue, orange, yellow, and green — just to name a few — coming together throughout. On the side of the shoe towards the heel, Baque’s name emerges in Awake NY’s signature font.
The GEL-KAYANO 14 came onto the scene in 2008 as a running model designed for long distances. Outfitted with ASICS’ signature GEL cushioning technology, it is known for providing all-day comfort to whoever slips it on.
The Angelo Baque x ASICS GEL-KAYANO 14 surfaces as Awake NY has previously collaborated on the GEL-Preleus and the hybridized GEL-Kayano 5 360. This forthcoming design just may top them all, but you’ll have to stay tuned for details on a coinciding launch.
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