Alright, let’s gab about these ASICS collab shoes, you know, the ones all them youngsters are wearin’ these days. I ain’t no expert, but I seen a thing or two, and I can tell ya what’s what.
First off, what in tarnation is a “collab” shoe anyway? Near as I can figure, it’s when them big shoe companies get together with other folks, maybe some fancy designers or somethin’, and they cook up somethin’ new. Like makin’ a stew, but with shoes instead of potatoes and carrots, I reckon. They slap a new coat of paint on ’em, change up the laces, maybe stick some weird lookin’ design on the side, and BAM! You got yourself a collab shoe. And folks go wild for it, payin’ a pretty penny, too.
Now, ASICS, they been around a good long while. Folks used to wear ’em for runnin’ and such, good sturdy shoes they was. But now, they all fancy-fied, all them “lifestyle market” shoes, like the young’uns say. I guess it ain’t enough to just wear a shoe that fits no more, gotta be stylish too. Humph.
- Kith and ASICS: I heard tell of some fella named Kith, makin’ shoes with ASICS. They got all sorts, even some with them Marvel superhero fellers on ’em. Them kids love that superhero stuff. Prices be high, though. You gotta shell out a lot of dough for them fancy kicks.
- atmos and ASICS: And then there’s this atmos feller, workin’ with ASICS too, bringin’ that “Japanese style” to the world. Whatever that means. Seems like they put out a new shoe every other week, keepin’ them youngsters busy buyin’.
- JJJJound and Kiko Kostadinov: Don’t forget them other names, JJJJound and Kiko somebody-or-other. Big shots in the shoe world, I guess. They team up with ASICS, and folks line up around the block to get their hands on them shoes. Crazy, if you ask me.
But I gotta say, some of them ASICS shoes, they do look kinda comfy. And I hear they’re good for your feet, specially if you do a lot of walkin’ or runnin’. They say somethin’ about “GEL” in the shoes, like jelly or somethin’, makin’ it soft on your feet. Guess that’s why them runners like ’em so much. They even talk about how many miles you can put on them shoes before you gotta get new ones, somethin’ about four or five hundred miles. That’s a lot of walkin’, I tell ya.
And these ASICS folks, they ain’t just makin’ shoes for runnin’ no more. They got shoes for everything, seems like. Shoes for walkin’, shoes for lookin’ pretty, shoes for goin’ to the store. And they got all these different kinds of shoes, too. Some are for speed, like if you’re runnin’ in one of them “Ekiden” races. That’s somethin’ them Japanese folks do, runnin’ real far. Heard tell ASICS makes a good shoe for that, the “Magic Speed 2 Ekiden” they call it. Supposed to be good for your knees too, keep ’em from hurtin’.
But me? I just need a good, sturdy shoe. Don’t need no fancy colors or designs. Just somethin’ that’ll keep my feet dry and comfy when I’m out in the garden or goin’ to the market. All these collab shoes, with their fancy names and high prices, they ain’t for me. But I guess it’s good for them ASICS folks, keepin’ busy and makin’ money. And them young’uns, they sure do seem to like ’em. So, more power to ’em, I reckon.
So, if you’re lookin’ for some new shoes, and you got a hankerin’ for somethin’ fancy, maybe try one of them ASICS collab shoes. Just be prepared to open your wallet wide, ‘cause they don’t come cheap. But hey, if it makes you happy and keeps your feet feelin’ good, then I guess it’s worth it. Just remember what I told you, comfort is king, no matter how fancy the shoe.
And one more thing, don’t go wearin’ your fancy new shoes out in the garden. You’ll ruin ‘em for sure. Stick to the pavement, or maybe the gym, and leave the dirt and mud for us old folks with our sensible shoes. That’s all I gotta say about these ASICS collab shoes, you young’uns have fun now!
