Kiko Kostadinov's ASICS NOVALIS GEL-Styrax Goes Mule Mode

Bulgarian designer Kiko Kostadinov’s relationship with ASICS is a chummy one, as the two have collaborated numerous times since 2018 and Kostadinov got his own ASICS sublabel in 2023, NOVALIS. After dropping the inaugural ASICS NOVALIS GEL-TEREMOA in late 2023, we’re expecting a huge 2024 for the label as @kikokurative teased an upcoming NOVALIS GEL-QUANTUM mule expected later this year.

Seen in three colourways, black/silver, blue/silver, and maroon/green, the laceless mule features the ASICS Tiger stripe across the toebox instead of the traditional placement on the medial and lateral sides. NOVALIS branding is placed throughout, notably on the forefoot with the handball-inspired logo and NOVALIS script on the lateral side. A mule is meant to be comfortable, so ASICS have used their GEL cushioning in the midsole for all-day comfort to finish off the slip-on shoe.

Expect the ASICS NOVALIS GEL-QUANTUM mule to be front and centre during Paris Fashion Week and drop sometime in 2024, via ASICS’ channels and at select retailers. Check out the photos above and keep it locked to Sneaker Freaker for any updates.