Kiko Kostadinov x ASICS LYASA FF II Releases September 19
Kiko Kostadinov and ASICS are concluding their four-part tabi footwear collaboration with the LYASA FF II, a hybrid silhouette that merges dress-shoe refinement with technical trail construction. The design, unveiled during Kostadinov's Fall/Winter 2026 womenswear show, arrives in two colorways on September 19.
By Marcus Chen
The Final Chapter of a Tabi Evolution
The partnership between Kiko Kostadinov and ASICS has spent four releases exploring the expressive potential of the tabi silhouette—a form that demands reinterpretation in contemporary footwear design. With the LYASA FF II Tabi, the collaboration reaches its endpoint, though the stakes feel higher rather than diminished. This isn't a farewell iteration designed to clear inventory; it's a statement of synthesis, proof that opposing design languages can coexist within a single object without contradiction.
The LYASA FF II emerged from a runway presentation, which explains its deliberate visual composition. Designers Laura and Deanna Fanning orchestrated the hybrid by grafting a refined brogue forefoot—structured, leather-forward, legible as luxury—onto a technical trail-shoe heel. The effect is genuinely disorienting in the best sense: a shoe that refuses to resolve into a single categorical identity. The split toe remains the visual anchor throughout, a detail that signals tabi lineage while the sculpted paneling, metallic ASICS stripes, and marbled sole unit reinforce the shoe's commitment to material contrast and visual tension.
Design Details and Colorway Execution
Two colorways frame the shoe's conceptual duality. "Clay Grey/Jasper Green" establishes a muted grey base punctuated by pink and purple mesh alongside vivid green underfoot—a palette that feels contemporary without announcing itself loudly. The second option, "Reddish Brown/ASICS Blue," pairs earthy brown leather with contrasting blue mesh, a warmer but equally thoughtful pairing. Across both versions, the interplay between glossy metallic surfaces and textural mesh and leather creates depth that resists quick visual consumption. This layering of finish—reflective against matte, refined against technical—reinforces the shoe's core tension.
Campaign Context and Wider Significance
The LYASA FF II functions as the concluding footwear release within artist Ryan Trecartin's "BUCKLE YUP" campaign for the brand. Trecartin's involvement marks a continuation of a relationship that has previously extended to installations across Kiko Kostadinov's Tokyo, Los Angeles, and London locations. His final episode, "Ghost Tracks," serves as an epilogue to the campaign's three preceding acts, positioning this shoe release as the punctuation mark on a larger creative conversation rather than a standalone product drop.
This context matters because it distinguishes the LYASA FF II from typical seasonal releases. The shoe arrives with authored intent—it's not simply the next silhouette in a rotation, but the deliberate close of a designed narrative. That specificity, combined with the hybrid silhouette's formal rigor, positions this as a release worth engagement rather than impulse acquisition.
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Release Info and Availability
The Kiko Kostadinov x ASICS LYASA FF II launches September 19 through Kiko Kostadinov's online and physical locations in London, Los Angeles, and Tokyo, with a global rollout following. Those seeking ASICS footwear more broadly should note the brand's current deal environment: we're tracking over 10 ASICS offerings across major retailers with average discounts around 27%, though collaboration and limited-edition pieces typically maintain full pricing at launch.
FAQs
When does the Kiko Kostadinov x ASICS LYASA FF II release? The shoe launches September 19 through Kiko Kostadinov's flagship stores and online platform in London, Los Angeles, and Tokyo, ahead of wider global availability.
What are the colorways for the LYASA FF II Tabi? Two colorways are available: "Clay Grey/Jasper Green" featuring muted grey with pink, purple, and vivid green accents, and "Reddish Brown/ASICS Blue" pairing earthy brown leather with blue mesh details.
Where can I buy the LYASA FF II Tabi? The shoe releases through Kiko Kostadinov's official online and physical stores in London, Los Angeles, and Tokyo on September 19, with global retail partnerships to follow.
Release Info
Product: Kiko Kostadinov x ASICS LYASA FF II Tabi
Colorways: Clay Grey/Jasper Green, Reddish Brown/ASICS Blue
Release Date: September 19
Retail Price: TBC
Where to Buy: Kiko Kostadinov (online and flagship stores: London, Los Angeles, Tokyo)
Availability Status: Launching September 19
