Australian leisurewear imprint Temptation Trip has all the time had a singular motto on the coronary heart of their operation: “trip’s by no means as distant as you assume.” Blurring the traces between recreation and energetic work in that approach makes them an ideal match to step into ASICS’ world, at present having fun with their meteoric rise in no small half to recontextualizing their archive of efficiency runners as casually werable silhouettes. Enter the Temptation Trip x ASICS GEL-DS Coach 14, ushering the Aussie attire firm into the Japanese model’s rolodex.
As talked about in our headline, the craggy Australian shoreline is the place to begin for this design, lending the earthy tones you may spot simply on the edges of the higher. For the mesh basis, extra recognizable sandy hues arrange store, whereas flares of ocean blue land on the outsole. Although solely subtly distinct in comparison with the luxurious brown on the sockliner, the “Olive Canvas” that programs via the Tiger brand and midsole speaks to the bush flora that dots the Australian countryside.
From ASICS’ standpoint, this can be a additional indication that the GEL-DS Coach 14 is right here to remain. Whereas first introduced again to the forefront by Kiko Kostadinov, the shoe started trickling again into the mainline shortly after. Now it nabs its first exterior link-up, doubtless simply the primary of many because the shoe facilities itself as a main mannequin inside the sportstyle catalog.
The Temptation Trip x ASICS GEL-DS Coach 14 releases by way of the model’s web site on Might twenty fifth, with a wider international launch by way of retailers like KITH, Dover Avenue Market, and END. set for Might thirtieth. Retail is ready at $220 AUD, roughly equal to $140 USD.
