HERALBONY and ASICS Turn the GEL-1130 Into a Wearable Canvas
Featuring a design from Michiko Koyama, and a paper-like finish.
Name: ASICS GEL-1130™ by HERALBONY
Colorway: Cream
SKU: 1203B187-100
MSRP: ¥19,800 JPY (Approx. $124 USD)
Release Date: November 13
Where to Buy: ASICS, HERALBONY, Notre
ASICS SPORTSTYLE and HERALBONY have teamed up to celebrate the beloved retro runner, ASICS GEL-1130. Inspired by the concept of “INSPIRE WORLD”, the collaboration moves beyond simple decoration to turn the retro runner into a wearable canvas.
The shoe features artwork from Michiko Koyama, famous for her dense and intricate artwork filled with tiny, distinct human figures measuring just over 1cm tall. The figures all have unique expressions, poses and hairstyles. One of her pieces, Atmosphere Pressure Distribution, is applied across the shoe’s cream-colored base. The resulting work features a harmonious color scheme when viewed from afar, while revealing intricate details when viewed up close.
To recreate the tactile feel of the original artwork, the collaborative GEL-1130 features a unique paper-like surface texture. The ASICS design team also meticulously adjusted the woven threads in the fabric on the upper to mimic the pen strokes of Kamiyama’s piece. Vibrant colors of teal, red, and orange are applied to the toe, around the laces, sides, and heel. The light-colored ASICS stripes cross over parts of the design, highlighting the intricate pattern of the artwork and structure of the running shoe.
The signature GEL cushioning in the heel remains intact, housed in a clean, cream midsole that balances the busy upper. The artwork also extends to the packaging, with a custom shoebox featuring Kamiyama’s art printed on both the inside and outside.
The ASICS GEL-1130™ by HERALBONY is available to purchase on November 13 at ASICS’ online store, HERALBONY pop-up store in Tokyo, and Notre in Chicago.
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