ASICS and Melbourne’s own UP THERE are back at it again, linking up for their fourth collaboration – and this one is a serious nod to the past. The UP THERE x ASICS GEL-KAYANO™ 12.1, a modern remix of a classic silhouette that first made waves 20 years ago.
The design takes inspiration from the Japanese term “Natsukashii” – that warm, nostalgic feeling you get when thinking about the good old days. You can see it everywhere on this pair: the vintage-inspired colour palette, the throwback materials straight from ASICS’ archives, and those glossy panels layered over traditional mesh for a sleek, future-meets-past look.
Function meets form too — the forefoot flex zone gets a refresh with mesh and fused accents, while the outsole pops with UP THERE’s signature green and Signal Red detailing underfoot. Comfort stays king with the same GEL-NIMBUS™ 17 midsole tooling, dual GEL™ inserts, and FLUIDRIDE™ cushioning — meaning you’re set whether you’re rocking them casually or all day on the move.
The UP THERE x ASICS GEL-KAYANO™ 12.1 lands 11 October at ASICS.com/au and select retailers, retailing for $300 AUD (Item Code: 1203A869.021, Colourway: Gravel/Irvine).
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