Awake NY founder Angelo Baque adds his signature influences to the look of the GEL-KAYANO™ 14 trainer under his own namesake. The “Rebirth of Cool” rendition of this heritage runner is rooted in the creative’s upbringing in Queens.
As a first-generation American born to Ecuadorian parents, Baque’s design evokes a feeling of pride for his parents’ homeland. These particular influences can be seen throughout the upper’s blue, yellow and red tones, mirroring Ecuador’s flag colours accordingly.
When Baque was a teenager, he regularly ventured to stores that sold technical running gear and footwear. He wanted to carry this same energy into his debut solo project with ASICS and re-imagine the shoe’s running functionality to navigate everyday scenarios.
Inspired by the silhouette’s original tooling, this shoe continues to feature a TRUSSTIC™ support system and GEL™ technology in the midsole. This helps create softer cushioning and better stability in each step.
