Released in 2008, the ASICS GEL-1130 hit the market as a step towards the flagship Kayano 14 of the time. Using GEL cushioning in the heel and a breathable mesh upper the GEL-1130 provided many of the benefits of the Kayano at a more approachable price point.

Almost two decades later, the simpler lines of the GEL-1130 form a solid base to build a clean everyday sneaker from. The open-air mesh paired with metallic silver overlays are quintessentially 2000s. More contemporary are the Clay Canyon accents and creamy white midsole.