‘Maximal Minimalism’
On the GEL-1130, HAL STUDIOS has taken a ‘maximal minimalism’ approach to the design by stripping back the usual characteristics and aesthetics of a traditional sports shoe. Instead, we have chosen to accentuate the retro-futuristic form and shape of the archival running silhouette through the pairing of contrasting textures and tones.
Branding is kept to a minimum with subtle transparent TPU tags on the heel of each sneaker — the left shoe bearing the words “HAL” and the right “STUDIOS”. The ASICS spiral logo has been embroidered on the lateral hairy suede tiger stripes.