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Foot Locker and ASICS Create The Fresh Up' GEL-180 With PENSOLE

— February 24, 2018 — Fashion
Foot Locker and ASICS work together in creating a specialized Fresh Up' GEL-180 sneaker with PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy. The unique shoes are created by the Master Class at the Academy and will be exclusively available at select Foot Locker locations on February 24th. The Fresh Up' GEL-180 is collectively crafted by American footwear designer Brady Corum and Australian color and material designer Vince Lebron. Drawing a strong influence from hip-hop culture, the duo incorporates the concept through colors and textures of turntables, graffiti, and microphones.

Foot Locker's Vice President of Marketing, Patrick Walsh expresses that the retailer's partnership with PENSOLE is to spotlight the future generations of footwear designers, encouraging innovation and progression. The Fresh Up' GEL-180 shoes boast a colorful palette, with red interiors, a gold tongue and tab, and blue and green soles.


Image Credit: Foot Locker
Trend Themes
1. Collaborative Footwear Design - The partnership between Foot Locker and ASICS highlights the trend of collaborations in the footwear industry, offering opportunities for unique and innovative designs.
2. Hip-hop Influenced Fashion - The incorporation of hip-hop culture into the design of the Fresh Up' GEL-180 shoes taps into the trend of streetwear and urban fashion, presenting opportunities for brand partnerships and targeted marketing.
3. Promoting Emerging Design Talent - Foot Locker's partnership with PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy showcases the trend of supporting and nurturing the next generation of footwear designers, opening up opportunities for mentorship programs and talent scouting.
Industry Implications
1. Footwear Retail - The launch of the Fresh Up' GEL-180 exclusively at select Foot Locker locations highlights the potential for increased foot traffic and sales in the footwear retail industry through exclusive partnerships and limited edition releases.
2. Fashion and Streetwear - The hip-hop motif and urban-inspired design of the Fresh Up' GEL-180 shoes align with the streetwear industry trend, presenting opportunities for collaborations between fashion brands, musicians, and sneaker designers.
3. Footwear Design Education - The collaboration between Foot Locker, ASICS, and PENSOLE Footwear Design Academy highlights the potential for growth and innovation in the footwear design education industry, with opportunities for curriculum development, industry partnerships, and student recruitment.
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