ASICS GEL-KINETIC FR 'Black & Pure Silver

The ASICS GEL-KINETIC FR Black/Pure Silver with style code 1203B051-001 is one of the two launch colourways of a brand-new ASICS SportStyle silhouette. The GEL-KINETIC FR is not a straight retro but a reinterpretation that merges the design language of the GEL-KINETIC and GEL-FRANTIC series from the 2000s running archive into a leaner everyday sneaker. Underneath sits newly developed tooling with Scutoid GEL pods in the heel, a FLYTEFOAM midsole, a TRUSSTIC support system and an AHAR rubber outsole, so the Y2K runner look comes with current-day comfort.

Colorway: Black / Pure Silver

The ASICS GEL-KINETIC FR Black/Pure Silver keeps the upper almost entirely black, with a breathable mesh base and synthetic quarter panels that trace the layered lines of its archive ancestors. Pure Silver details on the overlays and the ASICS stripes add the metallic shimmer that defined early-2000s running shoes and catch the light with every step. The feather-lasted construction lets the upper sit closer to the foot for a streamlined profile, while the sculpted midsole with its visible GEL pods and the dark rubber outsole ground the design. The black-and-silver combination makes style code 1203B051-001 the most versatile GEL-KINETIC FR so far, equally at home with wide denim, cargo pants or a full techwear fit.

How does the ASICS GEL-KINETIC FR Black/Pure Silver fit?

The ASICS GEL-KINETIC FR Black/Pure Silver is a unisex model in men's sizing and generally fits true to size, so most wearers can stick with their usual ASICS size. The feather-lasted upper hugs the foot slightly more than a classic Gel-Kayano or Gel-1130, which gives a snug but not tight feel. Underfoot, the Scutoid GEL pods, the FLYTEFOAM midsole and a thicker sockliner provide a soft, stable ride that holds up through a full day on your feet.