Australia’s HAL Studios Explores the Architecture of Everyday Life with Asics Gel-NYC 2.0 Pack

Updated on January 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM•Published December 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Quick Facts

The HAL Studios x Asics Gel-NYC 2.0 Architecture of Everyday Life Pack is a two-colorway collection inspired by the daily distractions of America’s biggest city
This marks the first release of the new Gel-NYC 2.0 model
Debuted on Instagram alongside an artistic slideshow of film photos taken around the city, the two colorways are yellow and black and brown and silver, both done in a classic Asics mesh runner construction
The HAL Studios x Asics Gel-NYC 2.0 Architecture of Everyday Life Pack will be released January 15, 2026

HAL Studios x Asics Gel-NYC 2.0 The Architecture of Everyday Life

From Down Under to the Big Apple, John Bouquet’s HAL Studios has had its hands in some of the industry’s most unique sneaker partnerships. Coming fresh off a pack of retro adidas’, HAL is heading across the ocean to New York City for a contemplation of city life with the help of longtime collaborator Asics.

The HAL Studios x Asics Gel-NYC 2.0 Architecture of Everyday Life Pack is a two-colorway collection inspired by the daily distractions of America’s biggest city. Debuted on Instagram alongside an artistic slideshow of film photos taken around the city, the two colorways are yellow and black and brown and silver, both done in a classic Asics mesh runner construction.

Over the years, HAL Studios has partnered with Asics to redesign the Gel-1130 and Gel-Kayano 20, but this is the first time the brand has had a hand in debuting an all-new silhouette. The sequel to the popular Asics Gel-NYC features a similar construction, with a more streamlined look than the OG and oval-shaped paneling on the heel.

The HAL Studios x Asics Gel-NYC 2.0 Architecture of Everyday Life Pack will be released January 15, 2026 via select retailers overseas. There's no confirmed date from HAL Studios or Asics yet, but we'll keep you updated via the Sole Retriever mobile app once more info is available.