Ronnie Fieg’s collection with ASICS has become one of the most storied chapters in contemporary sneakers. He has collaborated on over 100 unique sneakers with the Japanese lifestyle brand over the last 15 years. His newest drop pays homage to the silhouette that started it all: the ASICS GEL-Lyte III. Fieg made his first debut with the classic split-tongue silhouette in 2006 as the first sneaker he collaborated with ASICS on. Fieg comes back around to the silhouette again, bringing heritage into the mix, along with a number of new details to create a fresh take on the silhouette.

Previewed via Instagram, the sneaker features overlapping blue suede panels layered over tumbled white leather, with stitching mimicking the look of quilting. The split tongue on the sneaker bears a small FIEG logo written in ASICS font. A mesh heel wrap and off-white midsole further add to the vintage aesthetic of the sneaker. Flat cream laces and rope-style blue laces will be provided with the shoe, so that wearers can customize their look whether they’re feeling lifestyle or ready to hit the trails. Those are the kind of thoughtful details that longtime fans of the brand recognize and value.

For Fieg, the GEL-Lyte III is a particularly special silhouette for a number of reasons. It was the silhouette that he first collaborated on with ASICS back in 2006, when he designed the “252 Pack” as part of his work at David Z. Those initial sneakers with ASICS set the course for Fieg’s career. Releases like the 2011 “Salmon Toe” and the “Leatherback” not only cemented Fieg’s reputation in the world of sneakers but also established Kith as an essential player in sneaker culture. This newest release not only continues that legacy, but taps into nostalgia while feeling sleekly refined.

While a release date have not been confirmed, from Fieg’s sneaker teasers, the Kith x ASICS GEL-Lyte III “Blue White” is expected to release later this year through Kith’s online and in-store.

GEL-Lyte III collectors and those invested in Kith’s work with ASICS will want to be on the lookout—this release has significance for sneaker storytelling as well as sneakerhead culture.

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