2025.09.30

Why Is the GEL-KAYANO 14, One of the Most Popular Models in the GEL-KAYANO Series, Still So Beloved?

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#ASICS

#GEL-KAYANO 14

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#mita sneakers

#Shigeyuki Kunii

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The GEL-KAYANO is a running shoe line from ASICS SportStyle that first launched in 1993. It's a legendary series beloved by countless runners and has even been the training shoe of choice for Olympic athletes. Among the many models, the 14th iteration, the GEL-KAYANO 14, has found particular favor in the fashion world.

We sat down with Shigeyuki Kunii, the creative director of mita sneakers, to get the inside scoop on the model's history and uncover why it continues to be so popular today.

The GEL-KAYANO Series: Still Evolving with New Releases

ASICS SportStyle is currently enjoying skyrocketing popularity, and the GEL-KAYANO 14 is one of its most sought-after models. We started by asking Kunii about the origin story of the GEL-KAYANO series.

"The GEL-KAYANO series launched in 1993 as a long-distance running line primarily for the North American market. The very first model was named the 'GEL-KAYANO TRAINER,' and subsequent releases were numbered '2,' '3,' and so on.