ASICS
Asics x Awake NY Men Gel-NYC Graphite Grey Black Core 1201A789-020
$118-$168
Visit storeDripsy review · 8.7/10
Asics x Awake NY Gel-NYC Review: 38 Months and Still Moving
Dripsy Editorial · 1 editorial review
The Graphite Grey Black colorway makes the Asics x Awake NY Gel-NYC a sneaker that slots into everything — raw denim, wide trousers, cargos. Muted enough for office-adjacent fits but detailed enough to anchor a streetwear rotation. Stocked by 24 boutiques and listed continuously for 38 months, this is sustained demand, not hype residue. Markdowns from $150 start under $90.
Good: 38 months in stock across 24 boutiques · Neutral colorway pairs with almost anything · Now marked down to under $90
Trade-offs: Men's sizes top out at 10.5 · Price swings big across different boutiques
Built for the under-size-11 buyer who wants a collab sneaker that actually earns daily rotation.
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Sold by Undefeated Japan
plus 14 stores
Checkout in JPY · Ships from Tokyo, Japan · Est. $148-$173 shipped, duties incl.
About ASICS
@asicsASICS traces back to 1949 in Kobe, Japan, with a mission rooted in movement and well-being. GEL technology, performance heritage, and retro-running revivals made the brand a major force in both sport and style.
Dripsy review
8.7/10
The Graphite Grey Black colorway makes the Asics x Awake NY Gel-NYC a sneaker that slots into everything — raw denim, wide trousers, cargos. Muted enough for office-adjacent fits but detailed enough to anchor a streetwear rotation. Stocked by 24 boutiques and listed continuously for 38 months, this is sustained demand, not hype residue. Markdowns from $150 start under $90.
Good: 38 months in stock across 24 boutiques · Neutral colorway pairs with almost anything · Now marked down to under $90
Trade-offs: Men's sizes top out at 10.5 · Price swings big across different boutiques
About this piece
The ASICS GEL-NYC merges modern design with urban style, drawing inspiration from the GEL-NIMBUS 3 and GEL-MC PLUS V. - Upper construction references the GEL-NIMBUS 3 and incorporates elements of the GEL-MC PLUS V design. - Features a combination of mesh and premium suede or leather overlays in Graphite Grey and Black. - Midsole utilizes the tooling system from the GEL-CUMULUS 16, incorporating lightweight foams and ASICS's signature GEL™ technology for comfort and impact absorption. - Branding includes ASICS logos on the sides and tongue, with embossed and embroidered details. - Equipped with a rubber outsole.