Slick, Technical and Underrated: Meet Your New Favourite ASICS GEL Pair

Let’s be honest, most of us have a shoe for every mood, weather forecast and unexpected trip to Tesco. But finding something that bridges style, comfort, and can handle the weather? That’s the real grail. Enter the ASICS GEL-Nunobiki, an underrated silhouette quietly making noise in the rotation of in-the-know sneakerheads.

If you’ve flirted with the ASICS GEL-Cumulus, GEL-Kayano 14 or GEL-1030, then the Nunobiki might just be your next fling. It takes the technical elements of those models but wraps it in a sleeker shape, ideal for city strolls, weekend rambles or casually stunting in your local coffee shop queue. It’s autumn/winter-ready without looking like you’re off to hike Ben Nevis.

While the general release pairs sit comfortably between £105 and £115, it’s worth noting that the silhouette recently received a co-sign from none other than Ronnie Fieg and the Kith team. We at The Sole Supplier know the GEL-Nunobiki has range, so we put together a list of five colourways we think you should check out.

A hyperfeminine take on the trail aesthetic. Soft pink accents meet technical panelling, resulting in a look that balances function and flair. Think of it as the “Y2K meets gorpcore” hybrid your wardrobe never saw coming. We also featured the pair in our Sole Womens 'This or That', comaring this colourway to the "White Ribbon Laces" edition.

Earthy, clean and undeniably autumnal. The "Cream Brown Storm" brings together shades of oat, clay and chocolate in a way that feels both cosy and elevated. It’s a refined twist on trail-inspired design, less “mud run,” more weekend market in Notting Hill. Ideal for anyone leaning into warm neutrals this season without going full monochrome.

Beige, but make it minty fresh. This one's tapping into that ASICS sweet spot of earthy meets edgy. Those green hints keep it playful while staying grounded in neutrals, ideal for fans of the FN3-S Gel-Contend or earlier Kith collabs.

For the tonal lovers. It’s all about layers of cream, sand and brown, like a chai latte for your feet. Ultra-wearable, this colourway is for the sneakerheads who somehow manage to make it through the wetter months with an unmuddied pair of cream trainers.

The stealthiest pair on the list. All black everything with a hint of tactical edge. Easy to clean, harder to ignore. If you're repping triple-black shoes throughout the year, give this a gorp-loving Nunobiki a try.