GEL-SONOMA 15-50 ANDERSSON BELL BLACK

Andersson Bell and ASICS now link up a third consecutive year for a trio of GEL-Sonoma 15-50 sneakers.The third project was conceived as a technical sneaker optimized for trail running. Opting for a fresh new look, the iconic hiking-inspired lace webbing from past collaborations has been removed in favor of eyelet straps that span across the toe box. Uppers are found in a mix of mesh and heavy-duty fabrics that come together to form a robust and intricate assembly. Midsoles are scooped in a wave formation and rounding out the look are abrasion-resistant AHAR™ treaded outsoles.Similar to past releases, the upcoming collaboration arrives in three new colorways which tell three distinct stories. While last year took inspiration from classic films, this year’s introductions venture into the mystical “Asics World,” a place far away full of peculiar plants and creatures. The “Black/Green” represents a curious sea monster named Frocto, the “Olive Oil/Dark Brown” iteration is inspired by the fictitious Connie Kayodi plant that produces feel-good liquids, and the “Bright Rose/Evergreen” colorway is pictured alongside petite Fissit-tattoos-fly creatures in the key art.