What's in the Asics Shoes category
We have 155 items here - from ordinary retro runners to collector pairs. Prices start at 360 zł, and the upper limit is set by individual, rarest models reaching 20 085 zł. The core of the collection is the Gel-1130 (Gel-1130 Dark Neptune at 999 zł, Gel-1130 White Clay Canyon at 1099 zł, Gel-1130 White Pure Silver at 1199 zł), the Gel-Kayano 14 (Cream Pure Silver Champagne at 1399 zł, Cream Black Metallic Plum at 1699 zł), the Gel-NYC (Cream Arctic Sky at 1549 zł) and the JJJJound collaborations: the Gel-Kayano 14 Silver White at 1955 zł and the GT-2160 Inverted Blue at 1955 zł. We've also collected all the brand's silhouettes in the Asics collection.
A Japanese running shoe that moved onto the street
ASICS was founded in Japan in 1949, and the name is an acronym of "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano", that is, a healthy mind in a healthy body. For decades the company made running footwear and you can see it in every detail: the GEL cushioning insert in the heel, the layered mesh-and-suede upper, the contoured sole. Only years later did the same silhouettes return as city shoes, because a model designed for running simply is comfortable to walk in all day.
Gel-1130 or Gel-Kayano 14 - how they differ
The Gel-1130 is slimmer and lighter: a low upper, lots of silver and grey panels, a distinct Y2K edge. The Gel-Kayano 14 has a thicker sole, more layers and metallic finishes, so it holds up better under a wider trouser leg. For a first pair of Asics, the simpler Gel-1130 is the safer choice; if the shoe is meant to be a visible focal point of the outfit, go for the Kayano. You'll find similarly chunky retro runners in the Saucony collection.
How to choose your size in Asics
Asics have a narrow heel and a low toe box, which is why people with a wider foot often take half a size more than in the Nike Dunk SB. Measure your foot in centimetres and compare it with the size chart, instead of converting a size from another brand. When buying for a child, check the kids' shoes separately - the sizing there is counted differently.
What to wear it with
Grey and cream Asics are a neutral shoe: they suit straight jeans, technical trousers and sweatpants. They work best in a tone-on-tone outfit, where one colour from the upper is repeated in a t-shirt or a jacket, and the bolder accents of the Gel-NYC remain the only striking point.
Questions about Asics shoes
Do Asics run true to size?
The Gel-1130 and Gel-Kayano 14 usually keep their sizing, but they're narrower in the midfoot than flat-soled sneakers. With a wide foot take half a size up and check your foot length in centimetres in the size chart.
How does the JJJJound version differ from the regular Gel-Kayano 14?
It's a collaboration edition, marked outright in the product title. The differences concern the colourway and the finish of the materials, and we describe the specific details separately for each pair.
Are these shoes suitable for running?
We sell them as city footwear. Retro models, such as the Gel-1130, have an older cushioning construction than current race shoes, so for training a current running model will work better. For walking all day they're very comfortable.
How do I clean the mesh and suede?
Wash the mesh with lukewarm water with mild soap and a soft brush, and clean suede dry with an eraser or a crepe brush. Don't put Asics in the washing machine and dry them at room temperature, away from a radiator, so the sole doesn't come unstuck.