In celebration of the 15-year anniversary of the Gel-Kayano, Asics will introduce an authorized ING New York City Marathon limited-edition during the 2008 race. The model will feature an image of runners crossing the Verrazano-Narrows bridge, specially embossed ING New York City Marathon laces, and an insole featuring an image of the five-boroughs course map.
This official licensed version will only be available at the Asics Marathon Store within the ING New York City Marathon Expo on October 30 – November 1, 2008, and, for a limited time, in selected authorized Asics retailers in New York City. The suggested retail will be $180.
The full range of Gel-Kayano 15 shoes will be available January 1, 2009, with a suggested retail price of $140. The new shoe has a lighter platform weighing in at 12.8 oz., almost one ounce lighter than the previous version, thanks to an injection-molded Solyte midsole material.
