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Fuinam's "Monthly Atmos" Vol. 44: 5 of Atmos' Top Picks from ASICS' New Sports Style Collection.
Monthly Atmos, September 2026.

HOUYHNHNM's "Atmos Monthly"
Vol. 44: 5 of Atmos' Top Picks from ASICS' New Sports Style Collection.

With a vast number of new sneaker models released every day, there are so many attractive options that it’s hard to know which one to choose… This monthly series is designed to serve as a guide for those of you facing this dilemma. This month’s theme is “ASICS SportStyle.” From this brand—which has made a strong impression on the sneaker scene in recent years—"atmos" has selected five pairs they’re currently recommending. We asked buyer Yuto Okajima and PR representative Chiaki Fukuda to share what makes each pair special.

[Left] Yuto Okajima (Atmos Buyer), [Right] Chiaki Fukuda (Atmos PR)

01: ASICS SportStyle GEL-KINETIC FR
A new direction for the brand.

Fuinam: Let's start with the “GEL-KINETIC FR.” What kind of model is this?

Okajima: “This is an entirely new model that combines elements of the ‘GEL-KINETIC’ with those of the ‘GEL-FRANTIC’ series from our archives.”

ASICS Sports Style “GEL-KINETIC FR” 1 TP9T19,800 each

Fuinam: What kind of model is the “GEL-FRANTIC”?

Okajima: A distinctive archive model featuring GEL in the heel. This design carries over those elements, including the thinner sole toward the toe.

Fuinam: On the other hand, the GEL appears to be the “GEL-KINETIC” model.

Okajima: The heel features Scutoid GEL, developed by the ASICS Sports Engineering Research Institute.

Fuinam: The overall look gives the impression of being more fashion-forward—or, rather, closely tied to the world of fashion.

Fukuda: The black version, in particular, has a sleek look. Since it has less mesh, it looks different from the usual .

Okajima: It’s a little different from what you’d call a “sporty” vibe. Among the models we’re featuring this time, this one might be best suited for advanced riders.

Fuinam: This seems like a great next pair for anyone who already wears the “GEL-KAYANO Series” or the “GEL-NYC Series.”

Fukuda: It would be interesting for people who already wear classic models to take it a step further. I think it’s also a good choice for those who want to stand out from the crowd.

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