The US5-S GEL-QUANTUM KINETIC™ sneaker harmoniously balances the ideas of symmetry, repetition, geometry, and the beauty of imperfection.​ Its upper construction references various material environments (Brandishing, Lucent Gloss, Soft and Hard Frames, and Pattern Tessellations) that juxtapose one another. ​
The sneaker's advanced aesthetics draw inspiration from iconic ASICS running franchises, like the GEL-NIMBUS™, GEL-KUSHON™, GEL-KINETIC™, and GEL-KINSEI™ series'.​ Its color palette references themes surrounding subverted shadows, new neutrals, and pastel touch. These themes are influenced by: the sublime descent into the darkest shades, sensations of serenity, and complementary hues involving tints.
We leveraged the expertise of the ASICS Institute of Sport Science to construct the midsole. It features our Scutoid GEL™ technology that has a closely packed 3D geometry and an off-axis structure. This arrangement improves shock absorption in daily scenarios, like commuting in the city or standing for long duration
