The Camiel Fortgens x Asics Collection Transforms the Gel-Cumulus 16 with Velcro Straps
PublishedQuick Facts
- The Camiel Fortgens x Asics Collection features four pairs of the Gel-Cumulus 16 in two remixed styles: one with a full set of Velcro straps across the tongue like a toddler’s shoe, and a second with one Velcro strap across the top and an open tongue panel like a Mary Jane
- Both silhouettes arrive in two colorways each, one in white and the other in brown
- The Camiel Fortgens x Asics Collection will be released in white first on September 25, 2026, through Tillatec in Amsterdam, followed by drops of the brown pair in October
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Amsterdam is all about chilling out. Sure, there are the coffee shops filled with hash and gas, but considering stateside legalization, that’s less of a draw than relaxing rides down the Amstel and an urban city center focused on slow walks and meandering bike rides. For Amsterdam-based fashion label Camiel Fortgens, the brand’s first Asics collab collection is a childlike take on the classic Gel-Cumulus 16.
Velcro Vibes on the Gel-Cumulus 16
The Camiel Fortgens x Asics Collection features four pairs of the Gel-Cumulus 16 in two remixed styles: one with a full set of Velcro straps across the tongue like a toddler’s shoe, and a second with one Velcro strap across the top and an open tongue panel like a Mary Jane. Both silhouettes arrive in two colorways each, one in white and the other in brown.
The brown leather pairs are the star of the shoe, bringing a dark brown wide mesh base with multi-tonal brown leather overlays, including a nearly red shade on the side panel logo and straps. The white pairs are clean, with silver support accents and black leather details on the logo and Velcro straps.
Camiel Fortgens x Asics Collection Release Details
The Camiel Fortgens x Asics Collection will be released in white first on September 25, 2026, through Tillatec in Amsterdam, followed by drops of the brown pair in October through Dover Street Market and the Camiel Fortgens flagship store in Amsterdam. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at €250 (approx. $288). To keep up with all the latest Asics collab news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
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