The UB10-S GEL-KAYANO 20 sneaker is a curated style by Kiko Kostadinov Studio and the asics SportStyle development team, inspired by the themes of Interlaced Assemblages, Functional Utopias and Mino Ceramics. Soft textures merge with the idea of handcrafted elements found in legendary works of art. Through matte, washed-out color effects, the design team was able to upgrade the archaic form and construction of time-honored running shoes. With grid-like patterns and bold, opaque colors, the Functional Utopia-inspired variations form a direct correlation to nature. The shiny primary colors are complemented by metallic structures that highlight the material combination with the two-layer mesh. The designers also traced the influence of Mino ceramics on this design, exploring the rust-like appearance seen in the Mino glaze. In doing so, the imagery was seen as a vessel that would withstand the turmoil of time with its graduated colors.

- The cage with FLUIDFIT technology highlights the shoe's legendary design language while providing a supportive, sock-like fit
- Dual-GEL technology inserts for improved comfort
- GUIDANCE-TRUSSTIC system for more stability