ASICS and Patta Team up for Another Dream Collaboration with the GEL-Respector

ASICS and Patta form like Voltron to drop the GEL-Respector

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Whenever the term collaboration gets mentioned in the vicinity of ASICS or Patta you know it’s going to be worth a piece of your time. Individually they turn out excellent collaborations year after year, but when they come together you know s*** is about to go down because they form like Voltron to drop some of the best sneaker collabs on God’s green earth.

It’s been five years since their last collaboration together so it’s a sight for sore eyes to see these two influential staples come together again for the ASICS x Patta GEL-Respector. Going back to ASICS’ Japanese roots, the vibrant colour scheme is inspired by the textures used in anime, tropical fish and mythological creatures. The upper part of the sneaker is constructed from overlays in methyl blue premium suede, with flame orange striping and marine green accents up against a grey perforated nubuck base. Other details include 3M striping underlay, custom tongue pulls, embossed logos on the heel, branded sockliners, and matching laces in flat and rope options.

The ASICS x Patta GEL-Respector is available on the Patta webstore for £120. This will be followed by a global release at select ASICS retailers on March 12. For an in-depth look at the sneakers peep the gallery below.