As the hybrid athletic footwear trend evolves from slip-on sneaker loafers to more engineered mash-ups, Asics is preparing to deliver a new model which combines its technical underfoot tooling with a dressy yet sporty upper.

The upcoming Asics Gel-Kinetic SP combines the high-tech midsole of the Gel-Quantum Kinetic with an all-new premium leather upper. According to Asics , the new design is inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Kaizen, a concept which translates to “change for better” and is rooted in the idea of continuous improvement.

With a mesh base, leather covers a majority of the shoe with details that merge sport and dress shoes. Highlights include a perforated Asics “A” at the toe, a metal “A” near the heel and mesh cut outs with TPU for structure and style.

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