Kiko Kostadinov x ASICS ILARGI FF Releases February 23
The Bulgarian designer and Japanese athletics powerhouse reunite for the ILARGI FF, a tabi-influenced sneaker that pushes their ongoing collaboration into new territory. The split-toe silhouette arrives in black and blue colorways on February 23.
Kiko Kostadinov has spent years refining a collaborative language with ASICS, each release deepening the conversation between Eastern European conceptual design and Japanese functional engineering. The ILARGI FF marks another step in that evolution, this time drawing from the geometric vocabulary of traditional tabi footwear—the split-toe construction that dates back centuries in Japanese culture.
Rather than a literal recreation, Kostadinov interprets tabi geometry through a contemporary lens. The result is a sneaker that honors the functional lineage while establishing its own identity within ASICS's technical platform. The silhouette balances proportion and wearability, avoiding the purely experimental in favor of something grounded in both heritage and practicality.
Design & Release Details
The ILARGI FF arrives in two essential colorways: black and blue. The palette reflects Kostadinov's restrained approach to color, allowing the silhouette's architectural details to command attention. Precise construction details and material specifications remain limited, though the designer's track record suggests thoughtful consideration of fabric weight, seaming, and structural integrity.
The collaboration continues to demonstrate how boundary-pushing doesn't require radical departure—instead, Kostadinov refines existing typologies with precision and cultural awareness. The ILARGI FF is set to drop February 23 through Kiko Kostadinov's direct channels.
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Release Info
Product: Kiko Kostadinov x ASICS ILARGI FF
Colorways: Black, Blue
Release Date: February 23
Retail Price: TBA
Where to Buy: Kiko Kostadinov
