{"id":251037,"date":"2024-05-02T17:47:52","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T09:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/?p=251037"},"modified":"2024-09-13T16:59:05","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T08:59:05","slug":"airei-x-asics-gel-quantum-kinetic-birch-release-date-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2024\/05\/02\/airei-x-asics-gel-quantum-kinetic-birch-release-date-price\/","title":{"rendered":"The AIREI x ASICS GEL-QUANTUM KINETIC &#8220;Birch&#8221; Is a Work of Art"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The AIREI x ASICS GEL-QUANTUM KINETIC &#8220;Birch&#8221; turns footwear into art. This colorway follows in the footsteps of its predecessor of the same model, in <a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2024\/02\/27\/airei-asics-gel-quantum-kinetic-release-date-price\/?slide=right\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Black&#8221;<\/a>. The shoe is also an exclusive release that features khadi gauze\u2014a unique fabric traditionally crafted in Eastern India that&#8217;s produced without using any electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gauze overlays the already-released ASICS GEL-QUANTUM KINETIC &#8220;Birch\/Dark Taupe&#8221;, adding to the pair a textural twist and symbolic depth that reflects sustainability and manual expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a personalized touch, AIREI&#8217;s studio has hand-stitched each heel with natural-colored thread, further adding to the dedication poured into every shoe. In tandem with AIREI&#8217;s Spring\/Summer 2024 collection theme, WINDHORSE, these sneakers represent the indomitable spirit within us all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The delicate gauze undergoes a burning process, leaving a visually striking mark on each pair. This &#8220;scar&#8221; signifies overcoming challenges and finding beauty in resilience. It also makes each pair a collectible\u2014no one is the same as the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further adding to this factor is its exclusivity. The AIREI x ASICS GEL-QUANTUM KINETIC &#8220;Birch&#8221; will only be available in person at Dover Street Market New York on 3 May 2024. Only 50 pairs will be released, each retailing for US$265.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soleretriever.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sole Retriever<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other news, the <a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.com\/en\/magazine\/2023\/09\/12\/the-cactus-plant-flea-market-x-nike-air-force-1-low-brings-the-sunshine-to-summer-2024\/?slide=right\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Air Force 1 Low<\/a> has dropped. Alternatively, you can also head to the SNKRDUNK App via the banner below and browse the latest and greatest in sneakers, streetwear, and TCG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/snkrdunkappen.page.link\/5aH1_AppHomepage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/snkrdunk.s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/15110324\/Generic-Banner-V1.webp\" alt=\"SNKRDUNK App Banner\" class=\"wp-image-151763\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The AIREI x ASICS GEL-QUANTUM KINETIC &#8220;Birch&#8221; turns footwear into art. This colorway follows in the footsteps of its predecessor of the same model, in &#8220;Black&#8221;. The shoe is also an exclusive release that features khadi gauze\u2014a unique fabric traditionally crafted in Eastern India that&#8217;s produced without using any electricity. 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