This Asics Collab Is Inspired by Anime

European sneaker retailer, FootPatrol, have collaborated with the sneaker brand, ASICS for a "Gundam" colorway based on the famous Japanese anime.

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European sneaker retailer Footpatrol has an upcoming collaboration with Asics that includes special packaging for the first 25 customers that show up to its Parisian and London physical locations. 

The Footpatrol x Asics drop features the Gel-Saga silhouette in a "Gundam" colorway that pays homage to the famous Japanese anime of the same name. 

The 1991 sneaker features a special cream colorway with a suede and leather upper. White mesh underlays and metallic blue Asics logos bring the sneaker together. Footpatrol's special in-store setup includes a life-size mecha holding the shoe . 

The sneaker drops in store on July 28 followed by a wider release on Aug. 11 online at Footpatrol.com

Check out below for more detailed images of the sneaker and store from Footpatrol's Instagram and Twitter. 

Head down to our London store to get an in-person look at our latest project with @ASICSTIGER. Together we’ve worked with UK-based manufacturing workshop @studiofortythree to produce a life-size replica of our #GELSAGA Mecha robot! #ASICSTIGER pic.twitter.com/OaoQSlouj4

— Footpatrol London (@Footpatrol_ldn) July 22, 2018

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