Following last week’s in-store only release at the KITH West Pop-Up in Venice, CA, we’re taking a closer look at the new Ronnie Fieg x ASICS Gel Sight – “Atlantic” and “Pacific”. Each sneaker in the pack represents the two themes of KITH’s latest release – the West Coast Project. The “Atlantic” pays tribute to KITH’s New York City roots, as its color palette and material composition embody the dark cold nature of the Atlantic Ocean. A dark navy microperforated pigskin suede upper features lighter aqua nubuck hits, resulting in a premium treatment all-around. The tonal 3M form stripes provide a subtle yet strong accent, while the wind-up heel stabilizer features a custom-molded “Just Us”-text. The “Pacific” is the first model’s natural opposite, paying homage to the cultural epicenter across the country – Los Angeles. This version features a sand microperforated nubuck upper as an ode to LA’s sandy beaches and sunny boardwalks. Moving from the Carolina blue heel panel to the waxed leather quarter panels, the aqua nubuck formstripes resemble a wave crashing into shore. Both iterations use the Gel Sight silhouette as their base — the Gel Sight’s first reintroduction since its initial release in 1992.
The Ronnie Fieg x ASICS Gel Sight “Atlantic” & “Pacific” are set to release this Friday, February 27, at 11AM EST at KITH’s Manhattan and Brooklyn locations and online at KithNYC.com
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