ASICS GEL-Cumulus 16 Tomo | SneakerNews.com

We come across three-way collaborations from time to time, but seven ways? Yup, you read that correctly. In shining a light on a returning model, ASICS has teamed up with seven of it’s most esteemed US retail partners for a collaboration that’s as unique as they come (at least on paper).

The model in question is the ASICS GEL-Cumulus 16; an early 2010s Sportstyle cut akin to the GEL-1130, GEL-Kayano 14 … you get the gist. ASICS is planning to re-introduce the model to its mainline spread shortly, and also has a Cecilie Bahnsen collaboration launching in July. This seven-way link-up is called the “Tomo” colorway, which is the name of the pinnacle tier of ASICS’ retail partners (basically the equivalent to Nike’s Tier Zero). The seven retailers in question are Extra Butter, CNCPTS, A Ma Maniére, Feature, Sneaker Politics, Lapstone & Hammer, and Somewhere DC.

Given the unprecedented amount of names attached to this sneaker, you might expect some sort of overbearing “What The” design with clear influence from each retailer. Instead, these are actually fairly low-key. An aquatic green, teal, and purple gradient appears on the side overlays, complemented by green/purple GEL cushioning underfoot. Metallic silver underlays are paired with white mesh, while cream hits on the laces and midsole round out the delivery.

The ASICS GEL-Cumulus 16 “Tomo” doesn’t have a release date yet, but we’ll update this article as soon as that changes. For now, enjoy detailed images below.

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Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.