Asics Gel Lyte 3

One of the most popular silhouettes from Asics, the Gel Lyte 3 was first released back in 1990 and is still going strong over 30 years later as one of the brand's best-selling silhouettes. The reason this shoe is still so popular is because of how easy it is to wear and style. Stepping away from a focus on performance, this shoe was designed to be a classic, stylish shoe you can throw on everyday.

Designed by Shigeyuki Mitsui, the Asics Gel Lyte 3 was a departure from more performance based footwear and instead create a shoe which would be loved by athletes and streetwear fans alike.

The silhouette has remained so popular within the sneaker community due to its long history and classic design. It is a favourite of many influential figures, including Ronnie Fieg who has collaborated on the shoe many times with his brand Kith.

The original designer of the Gel Lyte 3, Shigeyuki Mitsui, continued to design new releases of the shoe right up until 2020 when he unfortunately retired.

The Gel Lyte 3 is a silhouette which has always stood the test of time and which has been in the rotation of sneakerheads for over 30 years. If you want to make sure you don't miss out on your chance to cop the latest Asics drops be sure to keep it locked right here!