GEL-Kinetic 2.0 - Lichen Green/Beniimo Purple Test the dramatic ballooning shape is

the dramatic ballooning shape is achieved through the darts at the waist and cuffs

Inspecting them will reveal there's not a single stitch on these uppers

this latest option of the Nicolai comes in a blend of merino wool and cotton in ribbed milano knit for a supremely comfortable drape that holds up to prolonged wear

Its swooping upper and complex midsole tooling are a far-cry from the simple footwear which has been saturating the footwear market of late

GEL-Kinetic 2.0 - Lichen Green/Beniimo Purple Test the dramatic ballooning shape isThe ASICS GEL KINETIC 2. 0 pulls from early 2000s running models, with a focus on layered construction and a more structured feel through the upper. Synthetic leather overlays are moulded into place, giving the shoe a defined shape while nodding to familiar ASICS performance lines. Underfoot, the tooling is centred around a reworked GEL setup. Scutoid shaped pods sit directly beneath the foot, helping to distribute weight more evenly with each step.