jjjjound x Asics Gel Kayano 14
Originally when I saw jjjjound leak these 2 colorways, I primarily wanted this one tbh. It felt more unique than the black pair and I personally haven't seen many kayano 14's in an all white/cream cw.
Materials: The Gel Kayano, is very comparable to the 1906r in terms of comfort and materials. The upper consists of this white, big hole mesh that I feel is very breathable and comfortable on foot. The majority of the upper consists of this brushed metallic silver & hits of white that are made up of this soft, vinyl material. Lastly, there is subtle branding throughout the sneaker with the jjjjound logo on the insole and on the right sneaker near the heel. Besides the hits of black, this sneaker is almost identical as the other pair that was released along side these.
Comfort/Sizing: I personally find this model extremely comfortable. I personally have the grey GR pair that came out last year and I wear them in all conditions. I have worn them when we go walking on trails and they have held up very nicely. This model has no break in period and is comfy straight out the box. The feel on foot is very squishy but doesnt feel unstable like boost. In terms of sizing, I always get the Kayano 14 in my tts, size 8, and it has always fit my foot perfectly.
Overall Opinion: I think when you're comparing the 2 colorways that came out together, this one feels somewhat more unique, whereas the black/white felt more like pairs I have seen in the past. I will say once I got both in hand, I did prefer the black colorway more. Imo, the Gel Kayano 14 is an extremely comfortable sneaker and is one of my most worn models in my collection. Given the simplicity of the colorway & overall comfort of this model, this was an easy choice for me to grab. If you haven't tried this model before, I would highly recommend it.
If you made it this far, I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for taking time out of your day to read my thoughts on this sneaker.