The Best ASICS Releases of 2026 So Far, Ranked

The best ASICS releases of 2026 so far mix archive runners like the Gel-Kayano 20 and Gel-Kayano 14 with collaborations from Thom Browne, PACE, C.P. Company, doublet, Kiko Kostadinov and Kith. Our number one pick is the Gel-Kayano 20 in White/Aurora Green, a white and green take on the 2013 runner.

Our top pick, the ASICS Gel-Kayano 20 'Aurora Green / Watermelon', is live now in the ASICS range at PUSHAS alongside every pair on this list, and every pair is authenticated by hand.

Where ASICS stands in 2026

ASICS SportStyle has spent the past few years mining its own archive, and 2026 continues that approach. The Gel-Kayano 20, first launched in 2013, returned to the spotlight when KENZO under Nigo collaborated on it in January 2024. The Gel-Kayano 12.1, a hybrid that sets Gel-Kayano 12 design details on Gel-Nimbus 17 tooling, debuted as a Kith collaboration in 2024. And Kiko Kostadinov, who began working with ASICS on the GEL-Burz 1, is now Creative Director of ASICS SportStyle, a role that has him guiding the direction of the brand's lifestyle line.

How we ranked them

These are our picks, not a sales chart. We judged each pair on design, materials, the story behind it and how easily it wears day to day. Every collaboration here released in 2026, and every pair is in stock now.

1. ASICS Gel-Kayano 20 'Aurora Green / Watermelon'

ASICS lists this Gel-Kayano 20 as White/Aurora Green under style code 1203A388-105: a white shoe with green accents around the FLUIDFIT cage, the criss-cross TPU application that gives the 20 its glove-like hold. ASICS says the shape takes its cues from architecture, drawing on buildings and cars.

Underfoot, the Gel-Kayano 20 Aurora Green carries rearfoot and forefoot GEL cushioning and a GUIDANCE TRUSSTIC support system, over breathable mesh underlays. In our view it is the easiest pair on this list to wear every day.

2. Thom Browne x ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 'White'

This is Thom Browne's first-ever sneaker collaboration, and it is built on the Gel-Kayano 14. The three-colourway collection launched on 2 March 2026, and the Thom Browne Gel-Kayano 14 White is the cleanest of the set, built from a blend of leather and mesh.

The label's red, white and blue stripe runs across the heel pull tab and tongue. In our view it is the easiest pair here to wear with tailoring, on a runner that first launched in 2008.

3. ASICS Gel-Kayano 12.1 'PACE Cream Black'

PACE is a label from São Paulo, Brazil, and it first worked with ASICS in 2023 on a GEL-Quantum model. This Gel-Kayano 12.1, style code 1203B001-100, released on 6 March 2026 as the pair's second project together.

The PACE Gel-Kayano 12.1 is a cream and black shoe with reptile-textured overlays, on an upper that ASICS says was inspired by European gothic armour. It suits anyone who wants a Kayano with bolder texture.

4. ASICS Gel-Quantum 360 I 'C.P. Company Pure Silver'

C.P. Company and ASICS first joined forces on the GEL-Quantum 360 VIII, and this is their second collaboration. It moved to the GEL-Quantum 360 I and released on 20 March 2026, with the Pure Silver pair carrying style code 1203A689-021.

The C.P. Company Gel-Quantum 360 I carries C.P. Company branding at the heel. The silver colourway suits the Italian label's technical, utilitarian look.

5. ASICS Gel-Quantum 360 I AMP 'doublet Tyrannosaurus Rex'

Our pick for the most fun shoe of the year. Released in January 2026 under style code 1203A986-200, doublet's Gel-Quantum 360 I AMP prints a T-Rex face across the upper, with padded eyes and nostrils built into it.

The sole is finished in white to look like teeth, with red detailing above it standing in for gums. The doublet T-Rex Gel-Quantum is a statement pair more than a runner.

6. ASICS US7-S Gel-Kinetic Fluent 'Kiko Kostadinov Purple Lemongrass'

The Gel-Kinetic Fluent joined the ASICS SportStyle line in 2025, and the 2026 US7-S version is covered in pattern. The Kiko Kostadinov US7-S Gel-Kinetic Fluent comes in the official Beniimo Purple/Lemongrass colourway, with a repeating pattern across the upper instead of the colour blocking of earlier versions.

In our view it is the most futuristic shape on this list, from the designer who is now Creative Director of ASICS SportStyle.

7. ASICS Gel-Kayano 12.1 'Kith Quartz'

Kith's Gel-Kayano 12.1 pack, released on 12 January 2026, marked the label's 15th anniversary. Quartz is one of three colourways in the pack.

The Kith Gel-Kayano 12.1 Quartz brings the 12.1 back to the partnership where the hybrid first appeared. It is a pair for collectors who follow the Kith and ASICS story closely.

How it fits

These seven pairs span five different models, from the Gel-Kayano 14, 20 and 12.1 to the Gel-Quantum 360 and the Gel-Kinetic Fluent, so sizing does not carry across automatically. Check the complete ASICS size guide before you choose.

Which pair is built for you

Shoe	Built for	Wear it with
Gel-Kayano 20 Aurora Green	A clean, technical everyday runner	Straight-leg denim, shorts, a light shell
Thom Browne Gel-Kayano 14 White	Tailoring fans who want a refined runner	Grey suiting, pleated trousers, knitwear
PACE Gel-Kayano 12.1	A Kayano with bold texture	Black denim, leather jackets
C.P. Company Gel-Quantum 360 I	Technical sportswear fans	Cargo trousers, overshirts, outerwear
doublet T-Rex Gel-Quantum	A statement pair that starts conversations	Simple tees and plain trousers
Kiko Gel-Kinetic Fluent	A forward-looking, patterned design	Wide trousers, technical layers
Kith Gel-Kayano 12.1 Quartz	Collectors of the Kith and ASICS story	Relaxed denim, fleece, sweats

Live now at PUSHAS

Stock as of 2 October 2026. Every item below is live now at PUSHAS.

• ASICS Gel-Kayano 20 'Aurora Green / Watermelon': in stock
• Thom Browne x ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 'White': in stock
• ASICS Gel-Kayano 12.1 'PACE Cream Black': in stock
• ASICS Gel-Quantum 360 I 'C.P. Company Pure Silver': in stock
• ASICS Gel-Quantum 360 I AMP 'doublet Tyrannosaurus Rex': in stock
• ASICS US7-S Gel-Kinetic Fluent 'Kiko Kostadinov Purple Lemongrass': in stock
• ASICS Gel-Kayano 12.1 'Kith Quartz': in stock

Every pair is authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence. The live listing shows the current price.

Want more? See our picks of the best Gel-Kayano 20 colourways and the best Gel-Kahana 8 colourways, read our Gel-Kayano 20 Aurora Green breakdown, or compare models in Gel-Kayano 14 vs 20 vs 12.1.

FAQ

What are the best ASICS releases of 2026?

Our picks, in order: the Gel-Kayano 20 'Aurora Green / Watermelon', the Thom Browne x Gel-Kayano 14 'White', the PACE x Gel-Kayano 12.1, the C.P. Company x Gel-Quantum 360 I 'Pure Silver', the doublet x Gel-Quantum 360 I AMP 'Tyrannosaurus Rex', Kiko Kostadinov's US7-S Gel-Kinetic Fluent and the Kith Gel-Kayano 12.1 'Quartz'.

Which new ASICS collaborations released in 2026?

Thom Browne made his first-ever sneaker collaboration on the Gel-Kayano 14, launching on 2 March 2026. PACE returned for a Gel-Kayano 12.1 on 6 March 2026, C.P. Company returned with a Gel-Quantum 360 I on 20 March 2026, doublet released a Tyrannosaurus Rex Gel-Quantum 360 I AMP in January, and Kith released a Gel-Kayano 12.1 pack on 12 January.

What is the ASICS Gel-Kayano 20?

The Gel-Kayano 20 is an ASICS runner originally launched in 2013. Its architectural look draws on buildings and cars, and it pairs a FLUIDFIT cage of criss-cross TPU with dual GEL cushioning and a GUIDANCE TRUSSTIC support system.

What is the style code of the Gel-Kayano 20 'Aurora Green'?

ASICS lists the White/Aurora Green Gel-Kayano 20 under style code 1203A388-105.

How do ASICS sneakers fit?

Fit changes from model to model, so check the complete ASICS size guide before you choose a size.