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VANDYTHEPINK and ASICS are back with a new collaboration, sticking to the same ice cream theme from their GEL-NIMBUS 10.1 “Banana Split” project with atmos released last year.
This time, the Virginia-based brand takes on the ASICS GEL-KAYANO 12.1, dropping in “Vanilla” and “Chocolate” colorways. The “Vanilla” is dressed primarily in off-white across its mesh uppers and synthetic overlays, with accents in strawberry pink and pale banana yellow. The mesh paneling features a waffle pattern as a nod to waffle ice cream cones. The silhouette’s classic metallic silver overlays are also present, matching the accompanying ice cream scoop accessory.
The “Chocolate” colorway will be the more limited of the two, releasing exclusively through VANDYTHEPINK and Complex. It comes equipped with brown mesh uppers, metallic silver synthetic overlays, and pink and yellow accents. Both colorways feature VANDYTHEPINK branding on the lateral heels and are equipped with dual-colored tags featuring Vandy’s signature flower logo. Each pair comes with alternate laces and special ice-cream-themed packaging.
The VANDYTHEPINK x ASICS GEL-KAYANO 12.1 “Ice Cream” Pack drops August 8th via the VANDYTHEPINK website alongside an accompanying apparel collection. A global release will follow on August 14th via ASICS.com, Complex Shop, and select retailers. The ice cream scoop accessory will only be available for VTP Early Access members. Check out both colorways below.
VANDYTHEPINK x ASICS GEL-KAYANO 12.1 “Vanilla”
Color: Antique White/Antique White
Style Code: 1203B302-100
Release Date: August 8, 2026 (VTP)
Release Date: August 14, 2026 (Global)
Price: $195 USD
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VANDYTHEPINK x ASICS GEL-KAYANO 12.1 “Chocolate”
Color: Desert Palm/Desert Palm
Style Code: 1203B302-200
Release Date: August 8, 2026 (VTP)
Release Date: August 14, 2026 (Complex Shop)
Price: $195 USD
Resell: StockX
