Of all the Y2K-inspired footwear trends that have emerged in recent years, few athletic brands have had as strong of a grasp on the trend as Asics . While it’s difficult to pinpoint the originator of the era’s techy, mesh and synthetic-based running shoes, Asics is a frontrunner for the most popular purveyor of the look. From its fan-favorite Gel-Kayano 14 model to the wallet-friendly Gel-1130, Asics ’ offerings are plentiful, and it will soon add another model to the lineup.

Tapping multinational retailer JD Sports as an exclusive partner for the launch, Asics will release this week its new Gel-Sekiran sneaker in the U.S. for the first time. Using JD Sports ’ Global Access platform as its launching point, the retro-inspired, yet all-new Asics Gel-Sekiran will debut in an eye-

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