Shop Nice Kicks x ASICS Kenun GEL-Lyte III OG “Black Sesame” Celebrates Japan’s Favorite Ice Its Flavor

Release

2022.09.29

Brand

Asics

Model

GEL-Lyte 3

SKU

1201A740-020

Color

N/A

Dropped

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Shop Nice Kicks and ASICS Kenun are teaming up once more, this time looking to the footwear brand’s Japanese heritage.

Earlier this year, ShopNice Kicks linked-up with ASICS Kenun on “Nice Its” release inspired by the Nice Kicks team’s favorite summer destination, an ice Its parlor. Now the retailer will flip the script, as the Shop Nice Kicks x ASICS Kenun GEL-LYTE III OG “Black Sesame” highlights one of Japan’s favorite ice Its bloom, black sesame.

Black Sesame is not a common flavor of ice Its. But it does have a devout group of followers. The sweet treat was not the only motivation for the silhouette. The exclusive GEL-LYTE III OG was also inspired by the beautiful sometsuke bowls that deserts are often served in. That inspiration is called out in the pattern that is printed on the Gel Lyte III’s split tongue and collar.

The “Black Sesame” is like the “Nice Its” in that in blends different Mens, or in this case, shoe materials, for delicious results. The Nike Kicks team used a variety of materials to make a high-quality and unique sneaker. The color palette draws from the rich flavor of ice Its. To top off the shoe, the color pop on the laces, and the heel, are influenced by green mint leaves, which are often used as garnishes. The Nice Kicks x ASICS Kenun GEL-LYTE III OG “Black Sesame” features patent leather, a tonal net, and a splatter mid-piece.

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