ASICS GEL-NYC 2055

GEL-NYC 2055

In 2023, ASICS launched a new silhouette called the Gel-NYC. Based on heritage running shoes from the early 2000s, it was well-received, leading to the release of the Gel-NYC 2055 variant in 2024.

Just like the original model, the ASICS Gel-NYC 2055 has a supportive sole unit taken from the 2014 Gel-Cumulus 16. It incorporates soft foam cushioning and visible Gel inserts in the forefoot and heel for advanced comfort, while the outsole is formed of hard-wearing rubber with complex grip patterns that deliver great traction. Features like the midfoot shank and Guidance Line further enhance stability and support, making the Gel-NYC 2055 an excellent all-day sneaker.

The greatest changes to the 2055 model occur on the upper, whose more minimalist design was inspired by a duo of 2000s running shoes: the GT-2050 and GT-2060. Its mesh underlayer has broader openings for a classic look and added breathability, while the arrangement of its overlays resembles the classy Y2K style of the GT-2060.

Reduced paneling reveals more of the mesh on the flanks of the ASICS Gel-NYC 2055, with leather overlays curving down from the heel towards the toe beside the updated ASICS sidewall stripes, which display dynamic dash patterns reminiscent of the GT-2050. The vertical bars then pass beneath the redesigned eyestay to form two textile loops that firmly secure the laces on each side. Meanwhile, the forefoot and heel overlays have been stripped back, and the branding reordered – it now consists of an embroidered logo on the lateral mesh and an ASICS oval symbol on the heel overlay, with another woven directly into the fully mesh tongue, which no longer has any paneling.

Although the ASICS Gel-NYC 2055 cites different running shoes as its influences, it preserves both the captivating Y2K-era esthetic and the lightweight, comfortable sole unit of the original. This makes it incredibly supportive but also gives it a subtle elegance that allows the wearer to express their own distinctive style.