New York-based clothing brand 18East is stepping into the world of sneakers this week. For their debut collaboration, they’ve teamed up with Asics to present a very special pair of the GEL-Nimbus 10.1, coming this weekend.
18East, founded in 2018 by designer Antonio Ciongoli in New York City, blends workwear, streetwear, and global textile craftsmanship. Its designs often use artisanal fabrics, like hand-woven khadi, block prints, and natural dyes, from India and Nepal. The clothing features relaxed oversized silhouettes, pleated pants, chore coats, and utility pieces. 18East is also known for limited drops, strong materials, and attention to detail, helping it build a dedicated following among menswear enthusiasts. The brand has released footwear projects in the past, though they have yet to jump into the world of sneakers. That changes this week, with their debut release.
The first sneaker project from 18East will see them team up with Asics, a partner perfectly suited to the NYC brand’s style. Asics has become known for giving their partners full control over sneaker releases, letting them swap out materials and colors for their own unique style. Focusing on the GEL-Nimbus 10.1 for this release, 18East is approaching the release through the lens of fast versus slow. They’ve removed many of the synthetic materials typically present on the shoe in favor of unfinished, natural textiles, lending a subtly slow, handmade feeling to ASICS’ swift running silhouette. Materials include raw edged cotton canvas, hemp blended mesh and jacquard cotton. The color scheme leans into their typically neutral, natural dye palette of brown, green, navy blue, and an earthy green accent.
18EAST X ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 10.1 RELEASE INFORMATION
The debut sneaker collaboration from clothing brand 18East is scheduled to launch this week. Pairs will be available initially from their NYC store on September 26th, followed by their LA store & online on the 27th. The Asics GEL-Nimbus 10.1 in neutral tones comes in a wide range of materials, and will likely come with a higher price tag than the shoe’s base version, though this information is not available yet.
18East x Asics GEL-Nimbus 10.1
Color: Brown/Grey/Silver/Blue
Style Code: 1203A968-200
Release Date: September 26th (NYC Store), September 27th, 2025 (LA Store & online)
Price: TBD
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