The VandyThePink x ASICS GEL-Kayano 12.1 "Vanilla" Releases August 2026
Quick Summary
- VandyThePink x ASICS GEL-Kayano 12.1 "Vanilla" expands to global release on August 14th, 2026 for $195.
- White mesh upper with metallic silver overlays and rainbow sprinkle detailing reference the dessert-themed Ice Cream Pack concept.
- Pink outsole and yellow and green GEL cushioning units complete the colorway's playful, multi-hued design language.
VandyThePink and ASICS are expanding the reach of their GEL-Kayano 12.1 "Vanilla" colorway, moving the lighter half of the Ice Cream Pack into a broader global release. The shoe originally debuted through VandyThePink's own channels alongside a "Chocolate" counterpart, but it is the "Vanilla" iteration that is now heading to select retailers worldwide.
The upper leans into the dessert concept through white mesh built over the GEL-Kayano 12.1's early-2000s runner frame, with metallic silver overlays wrapping the paneling throughout. Rainbow detailing runs across the shoe as a nod to sprinkles, keeping the theme present without overwhelming the cleaner white and silver base. A pink outsole grounds the build beneath, while yellow and green accents appear through the GEL cushioning units underfoot, adding pops of color to the sole unit. Custom insoles carry both VandyThePink and ASICS branding, extending the dessert-inspired narrative inside the shoe.
Vandy The Pink x ASICS Gel-Kayano 12.1 Vanilla
Retail: $195
Style Code: 1203B302-100
Colorway: Antique White/Antique White
Release: Aug 26, 2026
The VandyThePink x ASICS GEL-Kayano 12.1 "Vanilla" is set to release globally on August 14th, 2026 through ASICS and select retailers for a retail price of $195. To stay informed on all things ASICS and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.
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Quick Summary
- VandyThePink x ASICS GEL-Kayano 12.1 "Vanilla" expands to global release on August 14th, 2026 for $195.
- White mesh upper with metallic silver overlays and rainbow sprinkle detailing reference the dessert-themed Ice Cream Pack concept.
- Pink outsole and yellow and green GEL cushioning units complete the colorway's playful, multi-hued design language.
VandyThePink and ASICS are expanding the reach of their GEL-Kayano 12.1 "Vanilla" colorway, moving the lighter half of the Ice Cream Pack into a broader global release. The shoe originally debuted through VandyThePink's own channels alongside a "Chocolate" counterpart, but it is the "Vanilla" iteration that is now heading to select retailers worldwide.
The upper leans into the dessert concept through white mesh built over the GEL-Kayano 12.1's early-2000s runner frame, with metallic silver overlays wrapping the paneling throughout. Rainbow detailing runs across the shoe as a nod to sprinkles, keeping the theme present without overwhelming the cleaner white and silver base. A pink outsole grounds the build beneath, while yellow and green accents appear through the GEL cushioning units underfoot, adding pops of color to the sole unit. Custom insoles carry both VandyThePink and ASICS branding, extending the dessert-inspired narrative inside the shoe.
Vandy The Pink x ASICS Gel-Kayano 12.1 Vanilla
Retail: $195
Style Code: 1203B302-100
Colorway: Antique White/Antique White
Release: Aug 26, 2026
The VandyThePink x ASICS GEL-Kayano 12.1 "Vanilla" is set to release globally on August 14th, 2026 through ASICS and select retailers for a retail price of $195. To stay informed on all things ASICS and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.