Towards the end of January we saw a very nice color palette applied to the Asics Gel Lyte Speed silhouette that used black, grey, red and the ever-popular neon green. Now we can also make our readers aware of the Asics Gel Lyte III Spring 2010 colorways that have recently been made available for purchase. Both colorways, pictured here, have an undeniable Spring and even Easter feel to them. So while they were made for women, some men might not be able to resist copping one or both of these colorways of the classic Asics Gel Lyte III training shoe. Each pair is on sale now for approximately $80.
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Asics’ Gel Lyte III is back with a brand new Black and Yellow colorway. Although the color scheme has recently been considered a type of ‘unspoken property’ belonging to Lance Armstrong’s LiveStrong campaign, the shoes don’t need a charity affiliation to make use of the fresh color combination. The model features all the usual Gel Lyte III properties, like its mesh toe cap, leather upper, and Gel cushioning system. The model is available now from select retailers like Schuh-You.

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Asics looks poised to drop some heat for us sneakerheads this holiday season. Most recently, we got a look at an Asics Gel Lyte III in a brown colorway. However, Asics is far from done. We now bring you word of the release of two pairs of the Asics Gel Lyte Speed. The Speed is a more lightweight version of the Asics Gel Lyte III, and was designed specifically with experienced runners in mind. The two pairs pictured here are part of what is being called a “Surface” pack. One pair sports a predominantly grey suede upper meant to represent the road, and it also contains red and white accents meant to make us think of road signs. The second pair sports green to represent grass for those runs that are off the road and moreso on the track. It also contains a mud-splattered sole and pair of shoe laces, while some more brown can be spotted on the ankle lining. This pack has already begun to release from select European retailers, so for stateside fans, we might need to try our luck online unless we can get a hold of an overseas connect. How do you think these two colorways look, and how do you feel about the inspiration from which they draw? Check out more pictures after the jump.

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While we were able to bring you a teaser pic of the result of a collaboration between HighSnobiety and Asics, little could be told from the picture. Not to worry, though. We now have pictures of the finalized producted to show you. This pair of Asics Gel Lyte III has an upper actually made of pig skin and patent leather, while the colorway is mainly blue and grey. A big collaboration like this begs a big release date- and big it is. These will go on sale both online and in-store from the DavidZ shop at 556 Broadway between Prince and Spring streets in New York City. 200 pairs have been set aside for online sales, while only 18 will be able to be purchased in-store. Good luck, people! Check out more pix after the jump.

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At the end of August, the Asics crew applied an eye-opening “blue jumbo” colorway on its famous Gel Lyte III. Now, the same silhouette is in midst of being reworked by the Asics crew again- only this time the HighSnobiety crew is on the job as well. Previewed here is the result of said collaboration- a Gel Lyte III with what seems to be a predominantly grey upper and blue suede on the mid panels and toe box. We’ll be sure to give you a look at the finished product once more detailed pictures surface.

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Many Air Jordan aficionados have to live without a pair of Grape V’s at their disposal. But no longer do you have to live without that colorway on yet another stylish shoe. As part of their Fall/Winter of 2009 Asics collection, the brand is dropping a colorway similar to that of the aforementioned Jordan on a silhouette made for active wear. But if the purple/teel colorway doesn’t entice you, there are several different ones also becoming available when this collection drops- including two that sport green tones and two more that each draw somewhat from the purple/teel colorway. Check more pictures of some of the sneakers that make up this release after the jump. And check in with your local Asics retailers as the Directional Level collection gets closer to becoming available.

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Mita, a Japanese retailer, is no stranger to collaborations- especially with Asics. Less than a year removed from this same pairing’s 2008 campaign for the Gel Lyte III, September 5, 2009 marks the release date of this familiar duo’s latest collaborative work. The Gel-Lyte Speed is set to drop in a colorway inspired by the relaxing feel we all seem to associate with “Tropical” areas. Hitting stores just as summer should be wrapping up, these kicks consist of a predominantly grey base with bright red, pink, blue and yellow accents. Limited to a reported 500 pairs, getting your hands on a pair of these might be as elusive as that tropical vacation I’m sure we could all use. So be sure to keep up with this release by checking-in with mita, and always count on us to help. Are these fresh enough to round out your summer of sneaker purchases?

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