The ASICS GEL-Kayano 14 'White Papaya' revives the late 2000s aesthetic of the GEL-Kayano series. This iteration marked a significant shift as the first in the lineage not designed by Toshikazu Kayano, reinterpreting performance with updated materials while honoring the original 2008 tooling. The 'IMPERFECTION Pack' inspiration is evident in its cracked leather details and visible foam, celebrating the beauty of aging.
- Late 2000s aesthetic
- First GEL-Kayano iteration designed by someone other than Toshikazu Kayano
- Inspired by original 2008 tooling
- GEL® technology cushioning for advanced impact absorption
- TRUSSTIC SYSTEM® for torsional control and sole unit weight reduction
- Two-tone underlays
- 2000s design language
- Mesh and TPU upper components
- Lace-up closure
- Solution dye sockliner
- GEL-Kayano 14 branding on laterals
- Cracked leather details and visible foam (IMPERFECTION Pack inspiration)