After debuting their GEL-Cumulus 16 remake in collaborations early this year, Asics is set to launch the model’s first in-line colorways in ten years this week. Offering up two styles, Cream/Ivory and Coud Grey/Bisque, even more pairs are slated for release next week.
Asics’ vintage-styled runners are some of the most popular shoes on the market right now. Their running-turned-lifestyle sneaker offerings have dominated the market over the last few years, and are frequently cited by StockX as some of the most purchased and sold items on their platform. In recent years, Asics has launched their SportStyle category, devoting a team to reviving some of their past classics as well as some under appreciated models. Taking advantage of the current popularity of tech runners, they’ve delivered a number of older models to great success.
This week marks the debut of yet another older running shoe repurposed as a lifestyle model, the GEL-Cumulus 16. Originally released in 2014, still quite modern by retro standards, the model has been recreated in its original form, with little to no overall changes in design. Constructed from an open mesh underlay with no-sew overlay panels and packing GEL, Fluidride and FlyteFoam cushioning, the Cumulus 16 is almost assuredly another hit for the Japanese brand.
Several colorways will kick off the GEL-Cumulus 16’s in-line debut. Two colorful styles will lead the way with a release this week, followed by two more pairs next week. The first two feature vibrant, bright Summer tones. One comes in a cream mesh base, adding bold green and red secondary tones with a yellow accent. The second pair focuses on darker shades, mixing purple and blue hoes over a white mesh base. Next week’s styles lean into more neutral shades of grey and metallic silver.
ASICS GEL-CUMULUS 16 RELEASE INFORMATION
Asics’ latest retro style to return as a lifestyle shoe will launch in new colorways tomorrow, August 15th, 2025. Making its return just over ten years after its debut, the model will first launch in its colorful Cream/Ivory & Grey/Bisque styles before the more neutral grey pairs arrive on August 22nd. Pairs will be available directly from Asics as well as select retailers for $140.
Asics GEL-Cumulus 16
Color: Cream/Ivory
Style Code: 1203A763.100
Release Date: August 15th, 2025 (Asics)
Price:$140
Asics GEL-Cumulus 16
Color: Cloud Grey/Bisque
Style Code: 1203A763.020
Release Date: August 15th, 2025 (Asics)
Price:$140
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