Hal Studios and ASICS’ Gel-1130 is one of the most detailed sneaker collaborations of 2023

You absolutely need to check out this new work from Asics

You don’t see a collaboration from Asics as you would something from, say, Nike or Adidas. But when Asics does work with another brand? The details are always on point.

That’s the vibe that you get with the Hal Studios x Asics Gel-1130.

This sneaker truly has the goods. It comes with a range of different materials on it, from open and breathable mesh to leather and even a bit of hairy suede. But the part of the sneaker that is so incredible is the inspiration behind the color palette.

This shoe’s design honors the Japanese culture in which Asics is rooted in and it makes for a pretty incredible story.

Find out more about it on this week’s episode of Special Delivery. Tap in.

Asics’ new GEL-NYC has a chance to be one of the best sneakers of the summer in 2023

Asics is on a mission with the Gel-NYC

Asics is having quite the year with a number of collaborations and models already coming down the pipeline and we’re only in March.

But you’re not going to see many pairs out there — from this brand or otherwise — that are as fly as Asics’ new Gel-NYC. This is a new retro-futurist model built for the brand’s lifestyle sector.

Asics is a brand that has flown under the radar in sneaker culture for quite some time. Most would acknowledge that it has some absolutely hits — most of which come in the form of the Gel-Lyte III. But now, the brand is branching out. And this latest collaboration with Awake NYC has the Special Delivery crew excited about the future.

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Sykes and the crew unboxed the Gothic Grape colorway of the Gel-NYC on the latest episode of SD. You don’t want to miss it.

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New golf equipment for 2021: Footwear

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This story first appeared in the February issue of Golfweek Magazine.

White shoes with a black saddle. White shoes with a brown saddle. All white. All black. It seemed golf shoes were trapped in an endless cycle of conformity for decades.

Thankfully, those days are over. While there are plenty of golfers who still love to play in classic-looking footwear, the trend is toward athletic-looking golf shoes with bold colors and sporty styles. From posh private clubs to municipal tracks, more and more golfers are wearing shoes that resemble something that might be seen at a 10K race.

That does not mean these shoes are short on golf-specific details. Manufacturers study how golfers put stress on their feet during the swing, looking at various traction elements and how cleats dig into the grass. They are always tinkering with new materials that provide pillow-like cushioning without increasing weight.

But regardless of the style of shoe you prefer, getting footwear that fits properly is key. Walking a course can easily involve strolling four or five miles up and down hills, and even if you ride in a cart, you will walk a lot during your round.

Shoes that are too tight are never comfortable, and footwear that is too big can rob you of traction and potentially lead to blisters. Your shoes should flex under the balls of your feet to ensure both comfort and traction when you walk, yet they need to be rigid enough to keep you locked to the turf so you can maintain your balance off the tee.

Here are several new options that are sure to be popular this spring.

Special Delivery: Unboxing Asics latest luxurious look with the ‘Pearl’ Gel-Lyte III

This shoe is more than luxury. It’s also a love letter.

The Asics Gel-Lyte III has always been an absolute cult classic. The silhouette is underrated, but it’s also one of the more creative looks out there with its designers always using a plethora of colorways and materials to explore new looks for it.

This latest “Pearl” colorway from Asics and END is no different. It uses luxury materials to give the shoe one of its latest and cleanest updates.

But it’s also a swan song, of sorts, for Gel-Lyte III creator Shigeyuki Mitsui.

At the end of 2020, Mitsui retired after spending decades designing with Asics. The Gel-Lyte III was his masterpiece. This is one of the final renditions of the shoe that released before he took his leave.

Asics is archiving some of the original colors of the Gel-Lyte III along with him. So while this shoe is the latest, luxurious take on such a classic silhouette, it’s also a goodbye.

Sykes talks about that in this latest episode of Special Delivery, recorded in 2020. You won’t want to miss it.