A Techy ASICS Trainer Signs Up for Ballet Lessons

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersASICS' Techy GEL-DS Trainer Is a Ballerina Sneaker NowWhat happens when a techy ASICS sneaker starts taking ballet lessons? The GEL-DS Trainer SP is born.It's essentially the previous GEL-DS Trainer 14 but gone "sneakerina." The ballet-coded SP version keeps the techy mesh uppers and slightly chunky GEL-cushioned soles. However, it ditches the tongue and welcomes a ballet-style lacing system.And boom, there you have it: an ASICS ballerina trainer.It's not necessarily surprising coming from the Japanese sneaker brand. It honestly helped push the ballet sneaker craze forward through its collaborations, including Cecilie Bahnsen's GT-2160 Mary Janes and, most recently, a ruffled flat sneaker dreamed up by Empty Behavior.With the GEL-DS Trainer SP, the "sneakerina" phenomenon continues.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.As we speak, the GEL-DS Trainer SP sneaker is now up for grabs on Oneness Boutique's website for $130. It arrives in three colorways: black, silver, and cream.Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit HS Shopping for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We RecommendThis ASICS Archive Dad Shoe Is Learning Jiu-JitsuVandy the Pink’s Sweetest ASICS Sneaker Genuinely Eats ASICS Coated an Ex-Marathon Runner In Heavy CreamASICS’ Latest Runner Is a Reminder That Dad Shoes Still RuleASICS’ Recently Resurrected Dad Shoe Just Found Its True BlueWhat To Read NextA Techy ASICS Trainer Signs Up for Ballet LessonsNike's Soft Suede Dunk Is as Real as It GetsNike’s Velvety Air Max Soccer Sneaker Crossover Is Muy BonitoNike’s Cinnamon Leather Forces Have a Sweet SoleNike’s Blacked-Out OG Has Future Classic Written All Over ItThe adidas Classic Going From Tennis Veteran to Ballet It-Girl