ASICS' GEL-Lyte III and GT-II Head to School in the 'Academic Scholar 2.0' PackRelease: 1 April 2022
ASICS first released an 'Academic Scholar' pack back in 2019, and now the pack is entering its sophomore year with new iterations of the GEL-Lyte III and the GT-II. Inspired by the style of '90s prep wear, each classic pair takes on an elevated colour scheme and premium materials, making for a duo of kicks that are elite in inspiration but accessible in look!
The GEL-LYTE III is the first sneaker in the pack to register for classes, and it uses hunter green as its primary colour. Accents are supplied by a matte purple (pretty much navy) shade, as well as hits of soft yellow and white. Second in line is the GT-II, which flips the script by using matte purple for a base tone, then applying hunter green, yellow and white for its secondary shades.
Each pair is built from pigskin suede and supple leather, with micro-perforations supplying both style and breathability. It's also worth noting that where the above-mentioned 2019 pack mostly focused on present-day silhouettes like the GEL-Kayano 26 and GEL-Nimbus 21 (though it did have a GEL-Kayano 5), this pair brings its throwback inspiration further with the use of heritage silhouettes.
You can expect the GEL-Lyte III to release on April 1, and retail for $120. The GT-II will follow with a June drop, and will retail for $110.
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