ASICSTIGER is collaborating with Disney once again to commemorate 90 years of Mickey Mouse’s appearance on the big screen. The collection is inspired from Mickey Mouse’s first cartoon, Plane Crazy which includes three different silhouettes from ASICSTIGER namely the low and mid-top GELPTG and GEL-LYTE HIKARI which is designed exclusively for kids. Plane crazy was first produced in 1928, featuring Mickey Mouse for the very first time. Aviator Charles Lindbergh’s trailblazing journey from New York to Paris was the main source of inspiration behind Plane Crazy where Mickey built his own plane together with Minnie Mouse and embarked on its maiden’s flight.
The GEL-PTG silhouette is a rework of the ASICS FABRE POINT GETTER which was initially released back in 1983 in Japan. Both low and mid-top iterations feature a still from Plane Crazy on the upper. However, the low cut model comes in three separate styles where two of the styles feature details of Mickey’s first flight on the toe box. The third style displays a black print of Mickey and Minnie on the side panel alongside the ASICS Stripes. To further implement retro vibes, all three styles come with rubber soles, serving as a throwback to the basketball shoes in the 1980s with monochromatic colors that recreates the minimalist charm of the cartoon couple’s debut.
The GEL-LYTE HIKARI pays homage to Mickey, symbolizing Mickey’s 90 years using colors such as black, red, white and grey, synonymous to Mickey Mouse development over the years. Lightweight and designed for mobility and comfort, the GEL-LYTE HIKARI is the latest reinvention of the original GEL-LYTE silhouette. This collaboration rounds off Mickey’s anniversary in style, celebrating the iconic charm of the character which captivated audiences for the best part of a century.
If you are keen to purchase the collection, it will be releasing at the latest ASICS Concept Store in Pavilion KL on the 16th of November 2018.
