Like it or not, the early 2000s are back. The Youth™ have found our Spotify TRL playlists and embraced dressing like models for Delia’s and Hot Topic. So it’s no surprise the era’s sneaker styles are back.
Asics sneakers, in particular, are having a moment. From the GT-2160 to the Gel-Kayano, the Japanese footwear brand best known for its running sneakers can be seen on all kinds of stylish guys’ feet these days.
If you’re more comfortable with a lifestyle sneaker than a technical sneaker, good news. These shoes, while ready for action, aren’t expecting you to sweat in them.
Wear yours with jeans, chinos, or 5-pocket twill pants for a casual, stylish spring outfit.
Need more inspiration? Style Girlfriend’s got you covered.
Below, check out Asics sneakers outfit inspiration, and shop Team SG’s picks to wear now.
Wear your Asics to work
This outfit would be perfect in a casual office where HR won’t turn their nose up at sneakers. You may even find yourself twinning with that cool creative director whose outfits always look straight out of Complex.
Wear Asics sneakers with trousers
Don’t be afraid to mix your Asics with more traditional office attire. A low-key look like grey dress pants and a sweater polo pair perfectly with this thoroughly modern footwear.
Dress down your Asics
A ::chef’s kiss:: perfect weekend look. You know Team SG loves a monochromatic outfit, and building on the black in the sneakers makes getting dressed really easy.
Go with sweatpants or a performance pant (bonus points if they have a comfy drawstring) on the bottom and your pick of spring outerwear up top.
Pair your Asics sneakers with jeans
A lightwash “dad” pair like the style above works. Black would look cool, too. Nothing too tight — opt for straight-fit so everything stays in proportion.
Wear Asics for a night out
Don’t restrict your sneakers to daytime only.
Wearing Asics at night is all about intention. You want to look like you thoughtfully put your outfit together, not like you ran to meet your wife or girlfriend for dinner after a quick gym sesh.
Pair Asics sneakers with chinos
It might seem counter-intuitive, but chinos and Asics actually make for quite the complementary pairing.
Cuff your pants or wear a cropped style to make sure everyone sees your trendy sneaks.
Shop Asics sneakers:
We’ve highlighted our favorite styles from the brand below.
Asics
GT-2160 in white putty, $130
This style pays homage to the GT-2000 series from the early 2010s.
Asics
Gel-Kayano 14 in white/Fjord grey. $150
The late 2000’s aesthetic is back. Throw on some Black Eyed Peas and embrace it!
Asics
Gel-Kayano 14 in birch/dark pewter, $150
A re-imagined retro running shoe, you don’t need to be training for a marathon to sport this sneaker.
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