On my recent trip to NYC, I picked up this lowkey collab between New Balance and Aime Leon Dore on the Gator Run. Originally a turf training shoe from 1982, the brand has brought these back as a lifestyle model. This collab features top notch quality in a simplistic palette. Check out my review to learn more!
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2026 saw the launch of the Asics Gel-NYC 2.0. This model adopts the upper of the Gel-1050, but incorporates a modernized tooling that provides incredible comfort. I’ve heard so many good things about it but never got around to picking up a pair – until now. Tune into the review and let me know if you’re a fan of this silhouette!
One of the best Asics shoes to release this year is the Lapstone & Hammer collab, nicknamed “The Spark”. This take on the Gel-Kayano 12.1 is both simple but premium, with genuine leathers, canvas and suede used, along with a simple colour palette with a bit of pop. Check out my review for an in-depth breakdown and to see how they are on feet!
Kith recently restocked this special colourway of the Asics Gel-1130, “Cream / Starlight Blue”. This summer-ready shoe features a lightweight mesh upper, with synthetic overlays in silver and light blue. Though the Kith branding is at a minimum, it still stands out for its wearability. Who else picked these up, or were these a pass for you?
Dropping just in time for summer to kick off, New Balance’s 992 is back in this beautiful “Sweet Caramel” colourway. This Made in USA shoe features similarities to the limited Packer collaboration from years past – with a similar golden suede upper with cream accents (albeit, on a GR model). Tune into my video for an in-depth review, and leave your opinions on these down below!
Kith and Asics dropped a 6 pair summer collection, which included my favourite of the pack – the Gel-Kayano 12.1 in “Peet / Cream”. This wearable colourway features a black mesh base, grey genuine suede overlays and more. Check out my detailed review for a full breakdown and on feet look. Did you also pick these up, or were these a pass for you?
Even though summer is over, Concepts’ latest collaboration with Asics gives us that reminder of warmer days gone by. This “Out of Office” colourway of the Gel-Kayano 14 features tropical tones of cream, red and neon green, dressing up this popular runner as if its on vacation. Tune into my review for all the info you need and let me know if you also grabbed a pair of these too!
As part of Kith’s Winter ’24 line, they dropped a couple of Asics collaborations, including the Gel-Kayano 12.1 that I’m reviewing today. This pair features cream mesh, with translucent TPU layers in a pale mint tone. The upper of this shoe is also paired with the tooling of the Gel-Nimbus 17, resulting in a mashup that is refreshingly new but still works. Check out my review for all you need to know and to see how they are on feet!
I’m back reviewing another general release colourway of Nike’s Zoom Vomero 5. This is the “Light Orewood Brown” colourway which is a simple, cream-toned version that just dropped a few weeks ago in Canadian shops. Check out my review of this everyday essential and let me know what you all think!
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