
Kiko Kostadinov's ASICS UB9-S GEL-DS TRAINER™ 14 Is Inspired by Nature
Release
2025.02.19
Heat
91.50°
Brand
SKU
1203A606-400, 1203A606.300, 1203A606-200, 1203A606-750
Color
Midnight/Purple Oxide, Waterfall/Lichen Rock, Desert Camp/Piquant Orange, Dark Mustard/Truffle Grey
Retail
$140
The legend that is Kiko Kostadinov has inspired everything from wardrobe revamps to niche Instagram accounts. Since 2018, the menswear designer has led the industry at the intersection of fashion and sport with his renowned partnership with ASICS, which recently released the UB9-S GEL-DS TRAINER™ 14 to the public.
Curated style by Kiko Kostadinov Studio and ASICS® SportStyle development team, the silhouette presents retro running heritage in an experimental update inspired by ideas of découpage (the art of decorating objects with paper cut-outs) and natural simulacrum. According to the project's official ASICS product page, "These details reflect nature's imprint and its impact of discarded and reclaimed objects in natural landscapes."
Akin to other work by Kostadinov for the Japanese sportswear juggernaut, the UB9-S GEL-DS TRAINER™ 14 enjoys a healthy mix of opaque and bright colors across its busy, running-inspired upper. A 'Dark Mustard/Truffle Grey' color combination launches alongside 'Waterfall/Lichen Rock,' 'Midnight/Purple Oxide,' and 'Desert Camp/Piquant Orange' finishes that all speak to the connection between nature and humanity. Underfoot, the GEL® and TRUSSTIC®-supported tooling delivers a sleek aesthetic and comfortable ride that complements its respective upper's medley of tones.
Enjoy detailed photos of the inaugural UB9-S GEL-DS TRAINER™ 14 collection below – courtesy of ASICS and Australia's Finesse store. When you're done, head over to ASICS.com right now to secure your favorite styles for $140 per pair.
For more fashion-forward footwear, check out the Brain Dead x adidas Forest Hills collection expected to launch throughout Summer 2025.









