“Paperboy Paris Unveils ASICS Sneakers with a Playful Polka-Dot Twist, Naturally”
Just a few days ago, news broke about the Paperboy Paris upcoming collaboration between Paperboy Paris and ASICS in the coming year. Fast forward to December 24, and the first glimpses of their collaborative sneakers are finally here — and they come adorned with playful dots!
Paperboy and ASICS seem to be putting their spin on the ASICS GT-2160 sneaker, presenting it in a striking silver and white color scheme. When it comes to crafting metallic technical shoes, ASICS is undoubtedly a top choice — the brand excels in this domain.
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The ASICS GT-2160 by Paperboy showcases mesh underlays and silver overlays embellished with charming white polka dot details. From the initial preview, it appears that the collaborative pairs also feature delightful dots on the insole.
In the revealed images, the ASICS sneakers from Paperboy are elegantly laced with faint pink laces, accompanied by an extra set of grey shoelaces attached to the side.
Interestingly, the ASICS collaboration gives off vibes reminiscent of another partnership from Paperboy’s women’s line, Papergirl. Notably, Papergirl recently presented a collaborative effort with Clarks Wallabee, incorporating pink tones and polka-dotted elements, akin to the ASICS GT-2160 sneakers.
A teaser for the ASICS GT-2160 shoe collaboration surfaced a few days before the hands-on preview, featuring an image of a girl running with a pink polka-dot-patterned shoe box while sporting the ASICS sneakers. This aligns with the aesthetics of Papergirl’s Clarks Wallabee collaboration, which also boasted pink packaging adorned with, you guessed it, polka dots.
With the reveal of Papergirl’s collaboration with Clarks, speculations arose about an expansion into more women’s wear pieces, and it appears that Paperboy is staying true to its commitment.
Distinctive elements associated with Papergirl include the prominent use of pink and polka dots. Meanwhile, Paperboy often draws inspiration from its renowned brunch offerings, as evidenced by its egg-inspired New Balance 991 collaborations and cake-worthy interpretations.
The ASICS GT-2160, originally introduced in 2023, has received various treatments, including the DIME collaboration and delightful Mary Jane iterations. As we step into 2024, it seems that the model is off to an excellent start with the Paperboy collaboration — or, shall we say, the Papergirl linkup.
