Kendall Jenner’s $100 Dad Sneakers Should Be Added to Your Cart
Sneakerheads, take note of Kendall Jenner.
If you dream of a Nike Jordan 1 in collaboration with Off-White or the New Balance 1906L, if you’ve been on the waiting list to get one of Wales Bonner’s models for Adidas, if a Mexico 66 by Otnisuka Tiger sits on your shoe rack next to a Puma Speedcat, or if you turn to the Nike Dunk model when you get tired of your entire collection, you’ve come to the right place. The Asics Gel-1130 worn by Kendall Jenner are positioned to climb to the top of sneaker collectors’ list this spring-summer 2025.
For sneaker lovers, abandoning a favorite style can seem like an arduous task—I can attest to that and admit to purchasing the same models over and over again—but this Asics model meets all the requirements to be among the most coveted samples, as Jenner has clearly demonstrated. This design, often referred to as “dad sneakers,“ will surely overtake Adidas Sambas this spring.
The Asics Gel-1130 are inspired by the design of the Gel-Kayano 14 and encapsulate the retro aesthetic of the 2000s with a modern touch, achieving what until recently was unthinkable: transforming a classic running silhouette into a streetwear icon. Along with other rising predecessors and models like the Gel-NYC, this style of comfortable, retro, very flattering footwear is ready to occupy the place it deserves at the top of sneaker trends for this spring-summer 2025.
The model and founder of 818 Tequila wore them in their sportiest form on a friend date with Hailey Bieber in Los Angeles. Jenner paired them with black leggings, a grey sweatshirt, and a nostalgic red nylon jacket. The 90’s and early 2000’s aesthetic of the jacket, along with the essence of athleisure and the elongating effect of Jenner’s white socks, allowed the sneakers to stand out as the center of attention.
