NYC's Kith Joins Giorgio Armani and ASICS on the Gel-Mai 0.1 Suede Sneaker

New York's Kith has released the Gel-Mai 0.1, a suede sneaker made together with Giorgio Armani and ASICS. It comes in two colorways. The pair featured on Kith's official product page is named Monument / Quarry, a muted, stone-like palette.

The shoe belongs to the Giorgio Armani & Kith Fall/Winter 2026 collection, titled Dreams of the Dune, which Kith groups on its own collection page. The Gel-Mai 0.1 is the footwear piece in that lineup.

In the product photo, the upper is a napped, grey-blue suede built from layered, overlapping panels. The laces are thick and cream-colored, and the midsole is also cream, with navy accents along the sole. On the side panel sits a mark that combines the Armani eagle with the Kith name, along with the Giorgio Armani wordmark, so the three-way collaboration reads at a glance. The result is a running-inspired silhouette in a quieter, more refined material than a typical performance sneaker.

The sneaker went on sale October 16. It is sold through Kith stores, Kith.com and the Kith app. For New Yorkers and visitors, the stores offer a chance to see the suede and the color up close before choosing a pair.

For Japanese readers, ASICS is a Japanese brand, and Gel-Mai is a model line carrying its Gel name. Pairing it with an Italian fashion house and a Brooklyn streetwear label makes this an unusual three-way collaboration, and an option for anyone looking for something different in fall and winter footwear.