The Best ASICS Gel-NYC Colourways to Know, Ranked

The ASICS Gel-NYC is a sneaker that pairs the upper of the Gel-Nimbus 3 with the tooling of the Gel-Cumulus 16. The colourways that stand out here run from a white, silver and green pair to tonal darks, a pale blue and silver option and a cream and pink one.

Leading the ranking is the ASICS Gel-NYC 'White Glacier Grey', and the full range sits in the ASICS collection at PUSHAS. Seven colourways follow in order, each described from its listing photo.

What the Gel-NYC is

The Gel-NYC combines elements from across the ASICS archive. The upper construction references the Gel-Nimbus 3 from the early 2000s, while the tooling comes from the Gel-Cumulus 16. The design also takes details from the Gel-MC Plus V.

The shoe debuted at the beginning of 2023 with Awake NY. The midsole combines lightweight foams with GEL technology inserts, and the GEL sits in the forefoot and heel.

How we ranked them

We ranked these colourways on design and look, alongside search interest in each name. The order is a judgement call, and every pair below is a different take on the same silhouette. Six of the seven pairs include grey or silver in the upper. Each section describes what the listing photo shows, then suggests one way to wear the pair.

1. ASICS Gel-NYC 'White Glacier Grey'

The 'White Glacier Grey' has a white, light grey and silver upper. Green appears on the heel and the midsole, and a navy detail sits low on the side.

Try it with straight-leg grey denim and a plain white tee.

2. ASICS Gel-NYC 'Black Piedmont Grey'

The 'Black Piedmont Grey' combines a grey and silver upper with black panels and a cream midsole. The cream midsole is the lightest part of the shoe, set under the grey and black upper.

Try it with black cargo trousers or washed black jeans and an off-white knit.

3. ASICS Gel-NYC 'Obsidian Grey'

The 'Obsidian Grey' keeps to a tonal dark grey upper and midsole, with a small tan or gold detail. Everything except that small accent stays in one dark grey family.

Try it with charcoal tailoring or dark denim.

4. ASICS Gel-NYC 'White Smoke Grey'

The 'White Smoke Grey' has an off-white or cream upper and a dark navy-black band on the lower midsole. The dark band runs along the lower part of the midsole, below the pale upper.

Try it with navy chinos or blue denim and a cream or white top.

5. ASICS Gel-NYC 'Storm Cloud Pure Silver'

The 'Storm Cloud Pure Silver' pairs a pale blue and silver upper with a light midsole. Blue and silver sit together across the upper, above the light midsole.

Try it with light blue denim, grey shorts or a washed grey sweatshirt.

6. ASICS Gel-NYC 'Graphite Grey Black'

The 'Graphite Grey Black' is built from a black and graphite upper with silver accents and a dark midsole.

Try it with black technical trousers and a dark hoodie.

7. ASICS Gel-NYC 'Cream Pink'

The 'Cream Pink' has a cream and silver upper, pink overlays and pink midsole accents. The pink shows up on the overlays and again on the midsole.

Try it with cream or light grey sweats and a white tee, and keep the rest of the outfit neutral.

How it fits

For sizing across ASICS models, see the ASICS size guide.

Which pair is built for you

Colourway	Built for	Wear it with
'White Glacier Grey'	Light upper, green accents	Grey denim, white tee
'Black Piedmont Grey'	Black panels, cream sole	Black cargos, off-white knit
'Obsidian Grey'	Tonal dark palette	Charcoal tailoring, dark denim
'White Smoke Grey'	Cream upper, dark sole band	Navy chinos, cream top
'Storm Cloud Pure Silver'	Pale blue and silver	Light denim, grey sweatshirt
'Graphite Grey Black'	Dark upper, silver accents	Black technical trousers
'Cream Pink'	Cream contrast, pink overlays	Cream sweats, white tee

Live now at PUSHAS

Stock as of 30 October 2026. 'White Glacier Grey' has 15 sizes live, 'Black Piedmont Grey' 13, 'Obsidian Grey' 15, 'White Smoke Grey' 17, 'Storm Cloud Pure Silver' 17, 'Graphite Grey Black' 19 and 'Cream Pink' 5.

Every pair is authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence. The live listing shows the current price. Start with the ASICS Gel-NYC 'White Glacier Grey'.

For more from the brand, read our guide to the best ASICS releases of 2026 or the ranking of Gel-Kayano 14 colourways.

FAQ

What is the ASICS Gel-NYC based on?

The Gel-NYC pairs an upper that references the Gel-Nimbus 3 with the tooling of the Gel-Cumulus 16.

When did the ASICS Gel-NYC come out?

The Gel-NYC debuted at the beginning of 2023 with Awake NY.

Does the ASICS Gel-NYC have GEL cushioning?

Yes. The midsole combines lightweight foams with GEL technology inserts, and the GEL sits in the forefoot and heel.

Is the ASICS Gel-NYC true to size?

See the ASICS size guide linked above for sizing across ASICS models.

Which Gel-NYC colourway is tonal dark grey?

The 'Obsidian Grey' has a tonal dark grey upper and midsole with a small tan or gold detail.