KITH for ASICS presents a distinctive series of collectible footwear inspired by iconic Marvel villains. This collection features the "GT-2160 silhouette in Spider-Man vs. Venom and Green Goblin themes; the GEL-Kayano 14 in a Silver Surfer colorway; and the GEL-1130 in Magneto design."
Each pair of shoes has an exclusive comic book that includes original artwork and continues the narrative from previous editions. The comic features a main cover with Dr. Doom and includes 'metallic KITH monogram variant covers' inspired by the characters associated with the colorways. These variant covers, available in seven colors—Blue, Green, Orange, Red, Silver, Yellow, and Sketch—indicate different rarity levels and are randomly included with each pair of ASICS sneakers.
Consumers who purchase any item from the Marvel | KITH 85th Anniversary Collection will receive a digital copy of the comic book via the KITH App.
Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules
KITH for ASICS 'Super Villains' Collection Honors the Marvel Universe
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