ASICS Gel-Lyte III Concepts Boston Tea Party - H50TK-9394

The Boston boutique Concepts is known for going all out with its collaborations and the Asics Gel-Lyte III Concepts Boston Tea Party was no exception. After releasing the 'Luxury Goods' and '8-Ball' with two extraordinary pop up shops, Concepts decided to outdo itself with a shop that showcased the shoe's name; in 1773 the Sons of Liberty, dressed as Native Americans, dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston harbor to protest the British Parliament. The event would soon be called the Boston Tea Party, the initial spark of the American Revolution. Concpets' pop up shop featured a watery blue floor, chests "sinking" into the floor, and all manner of ships and hardwood planks to accentuate the theme. Released on May 2, 2015, the Asics Gel Lyte 3 Concepts Boston Tea Party flaunted a patriotic upper comprised of red, white, and blue premium suede. Perforated off-white nubuck graces the toeboxes. Non-symmetric metallic gold and silver branding on the side panels, metal reinforced eyelets on the eyestay, and the three-toned outsole make this GL3 even more unique. Concepts branding hits the heel and the unique insoles and box even resemble a tea bag/tea stain. Interestingly, all the boxes actually read Asics Gel Lyte V instead of Asics Gel-Lyte III. The Asics Gel-Lyte III Concepts Boston Tea Party is considered by many to be one of the best collabs the Japanese brand released to celebrate the GL3's 25th anniversary.