ASICS GEL-Kayano 12.1 Black Obsidian Grey 1203A759-002

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ASICS GEL-Kayano 12.1 “Black / Obsidian Grey” – 1203A759-002 | Brand New

The ASICS GEL-Kayano 12.1 “Black / Obsidian Grey” is a hybrid silhouette born from an exclusive collaboration between ASICS and KITH. It fuses the upper of the archival GEL-Kayano 12 from 2006 with the tooling of the GEL-Nimbus 17, creating a sneaker that balances mid-2000s heritage design with modern underfoot comfort . Released on February 12, 2026, this edition applies a dark, armor-inspired palette to the layered construction .

Key Features

• Condition: Brand New — never worn, never used

• Silhouette: GEL-Kayano 12.1 (Unisex Sportstyle / Lifestyle Sneaker)

• Collaboration: Co-developed with KITH 

• Colorway: Black / Obsidian Grey / Ivory Gold 

• Upper: Breathable open-mesh base in deep black with synthetic leather overlays in Obsidian Grey and subtle ivory-gold; matte and metallic finishes create a layered, skeletal structure inspired by European gothic armor 

• Signature Detail: Glossy Tiger Stripes overlays with black and Obsidian Grey accentuating a metallic silver base 

• Cushioning: GEL-Nimbus 17 tooling system with FLUIDRIDE™ construction and dual GEL™ technology inserts in the forefoot and rearfoot for responsive, marathon-ready comfort 

• Outsole: Obsidian grey rubber outsole with textured traction pattern for stability 

• Style Code: 1203A759-002

• Release Date: February 12, 2026 

Size Note: The GEL-Kayano 12.1 generally fits true to size for most wearers. Some retailers note the model runs slightly small — going up half a size is recommended for wider feet or those who prefer a roomier fit.

Why the GEL-Kayano 12.1 “Black / Obsidian Grey”

The GEL-Kayano 12.1 represents a distinct approach to the retro-runner revival. Rather than simply reissuing a single archival model, ASICS and KITH merged two icons: the GEL-Kayano 12’s upper, with its intricate layered construction, and the GEL-Nimbus 17’s plush tooling . The result is a sneaker that carries the visual weight of mid-2000s performance design without sacrificing modern comfort.

The “Black / Obsidian Grey” colorway applies that concept through a dark, gothic-inflected lens. The deep black mesh and matte Obsidian Grey overlays are punctuated by metallic silver on the Tiger Stripes and subtle ivory-gold detailing across the toe cap and quarters, creating a layered, skeletal look that echoes the armor-inspired design brief . It’s a GEL-Kayano 12.1 that works as an everyday statement piece while carrying the performance DNA of two ASICS running legends.