Asics Gel-lyte V Eggplant/Palace Purple Shoes

This GEL-LYTE V sneaker draws inspiration from the Japanese phrase "Godai," and how it references the five elements in Japanese philosophy.

​This shoe's upper construction is designed with leather, nubuck, and suede overlays.

Each colorway is rendered with different color palettes that reflect the physical properties of the five elements: Fire, Water, Earth, Void, and Wind.

The shoes are also accented with a coin dubrae that's embossed with the Japanese symbol for the element that its colorway represents.

​The tooling retains its wavy design from when it first hit the running market in 1993.

This design's midsole construction also features at least 20% recycled materials to support more sustainable manufacturing.

GEL Cushioning System
Provides excellent shock absorption