British singer-songwriter Griff is releasing her first sneaker collaboration with ASICS on the GEL-Cumulus 16. The shoe drops June 12 via the ASICS website and select retailers worldwide.
The all-black “Griff Black” colorway features a mesh upper with glossy overlays, ruffled fabric on the tongue, forefoot and heel, plus white tongue and laces. Optional ribbon laces add a feminine touch to the retro-inspired runner. Griff, 25, gained prominence after opening for Taylor Swift on the London stop of the Eras Tour and has amassed nearly a billion streams. ASICS granted her creative input on the recently reintroduced GEL-Cumulus 16 silhouette. The collaboration maintains the shoe’s core focus on reliable comfort while introducing subtle design tweaks. It is positioned as an understated option suitable for runs or casual wear.