Month: July 2021

ASICS may be expanding its Sportstyle lineup with new Kiko Kostadinov creations and collaborations with Angelo Baque, but the GEL-Lyte III is still one of the bread-and-butter silhouettes from its lifestyle division. Now, the split-tongued runner from 1991 has surfaced in two new colorways. Each uses a different blend of tones, but both offer plenty of retro running style and serve as appealing, casual yet tech-focused summertime options.The first of the duo boasts a mixture of berry blue and red, while the latter combines bright yellow and gray in a way that’s reminiscent of 2015’s GEL-Lyte III “High Voltage” pack. Each is built from a white mesh base, and uses a combo of soft suede and smooth leather for its colorful overlays and branded hits. Down below, white midsoles are loaded with a hidden dose of signature GEL cushioning to complete the look.This dashing duo of ASICS GEL-Lyte IIIs are available now at Japanese retailers like atmos, and will likely arrive in the US later this summer. The MSRP for each pair is set at ¥14,300 JPY (approximately $130 USD), inclusive of tax.If your taste in GEL-LYTE IIIs is more sweet than sporty, check out Shop Nice Kicks’ forthcoming GEL-Lyte III “Ice Cream” collaboration.

John Geiger has teamed with hand-dye duo Stealboyz for a collection of special dip-dyed takes on his GF-01. Founded by Chris and Andre James, Stealboyz has gained notoriety in the past for its hand-dyed takes on the Air Force 1, and now it’s whipped up four fresh versions — purple, yellow, pink and green — of Geiger’s popular silhouette, each of which is limited to 50 pairs.The unique washed look of each pair is achieved by a thorough process. First, the Stealboyz remove laces, insoles and hardware, then carefully dip each shoe in a vat of dye. When enough color has soaked in, the shoes are air-dried, then distressed by hand. For a finishing touch, each is sewn up with a cross-stitch around the collar. All four pairs are completed with a black chenille “G” logo on the midfoot and a sparkling white midsole. “Coming up in this industry, I would reach out to designers & brands I looked up to. I would usually not receive replies back or they would give me the runaround,” said John Geiger while discussing the collaboration. “I want to use my platform that I’ve grown over the years to support up-and-coming designers. Even if they have a following already, I learned that a simple co-sign can go a long way.”All four colorways of the John Geiger x Stealboyz GF-01 will release via the John Geiger webstore on July 23 at 12 PM EST. The MSRP for each is set at $240 USD.For more news on upcoming footwear releases, check out the latest installment of HYPEBEAST’s weekly Best Footwear Drops series.

New Balance is the footwear brand on the tip of everyone’s toes following almost three years of big-hitting releases, and now even its GR pairs — such as the 992 silhouette — are proving to be fan favorites. Now, NB has dropped the 992 in “Grey/Blue/Teal,” a colorway that can see you through summer and undoubtedly into the months to come thanks to its combination of stormy and bright details.Constructed from a base of blue mesh and pigskin suede overlays, the 992 seen here is effectively split into three sections. At the top we find a tongue and heel that combines black suede with grey mesh and a dark grey lining, while the mid-panel is dominated by a light grey suede segment that houses the reflective-trimmed “N” emblem in the middle. Teal suede cut-outs add shape and definition to the pair on the mid, while dark grey suede appears once more towards the bottom, wrapping around from the toe and mudguard to the heel where a “USA” badge has been added.Contrasting all of this are the bright yellow laces that match the yellow New Balance-branded heel clip and the blue ABZORB forefoot plug that’s planted inside the white midsole unit. A clear ABZORB plug hits up the heel, and a grey outsole rounds out the pair.Altogether, the colors make for a pair that’s bright and fun but not too daring, meaning these will be easily pairable with a multitude of looks. Check out the New Balance 992 “Grey/Blue/Teal” above, and pick up a pair now from Concepts’ website for $175 USD.In case you missed it, check out HYPEBEAST’s interview with Rick Owens in which he discusses his upcoming Converse collaboration.