ASICS GEL-NYC 2055 White Menthol

ASICS looks to its early 2000s running archive for the GEL-NYC 2055 in "White Menthol". A mesh upper in white sets the base, while silver overlays trace the panels and oversized Tiger Stripes in mint green run across the sidewalls. Embroidered ASICS labels appear on the tongue, heel and lateral foxing, and a thick synthetic leather panel reinforces the eyelet row.

The midsole takes its setup from the GEL-Cumulus 16, with exposed GEL units at the forefoot and heel sitting in a foam carrier, and rubber across the outsole. Cues from the GT-2050 and GT-2060 shape the silhouette, though the design now sits firmly in lifestyle territory. Its restrained palette works with joggers or straight leg denim, and the padded collar frames the ankle. A strong option for anyone after a more understated pair.