ASICS GEL-Kayano 14 “Truffle Grey” 1203A540-021

ASICS was unquestionably one of the big winners of 2024, regaining the foothold in the casual market that had eluded them in previous years. That revival was in no smart due to the GEL-Kayano 14, finding itself at the center of tech runner trends without so much as moving a muscle, as the Y2K design language it proudly wore during its original run unexpectedly became in vogue. Will the model march on as a face of the Japanese brand in 2025 or will another silhouette takes its place?

For our money, as long as ASICS continues hitting doubles with general release GEL-Kayano 14 colorways, it’s got a strong chance to roll on as a power player. Combing earthy tones of “Truffle Grey” and “Oatmeal,” the model’s structural simplisticity on the medial side works to its advantage, presenting a sprightly outer edge and a more refined inner side. As we’ve certainly said before and we’ll certainly say again, the Winter may not be prime season for mesh runners, but this seasonal look makes a strong case for us to break convention.

As mentioned throughout this piece, the ASICS GEL-Kayano 14 “Truffle Grey” is available now via ASICS.com ($150.) Hit the shopping links under “Where To Buy” to grab your pair.

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.