The Asics GT 2160 “White Sun Coral” (1203A275-113) is the sneaker for men who want a white base, but not yet another pair identical to what everyone else is already wearing. The GT 2160’s retro runner silhouette starts with white and adds sun coral as a warm accent.
Within the Asics line-up, the GT 2160 is the fuller, more layered runner — a silhouette that has gained serious ground in recent years among those who keep an eye on street style. This version keeps the upper light and fresh, while the coral accents stop the shoe from blending in with every other white pair. That’s exactly the balance many men are looking for: recognizable, but not interchangeable.
How to wear it
Treat this shoe as your go-to white sneaker with a bonus. Everything that works with a white sneaker works here too: light and dark denim, beige or olive chinos, and shorts in summer. You don’t need to echo the coral accent in your outfit — it’s subtle enough to speak for itself. If you do want to pick it up, a small detail is all you need; think a print on your T-shirt, not a completely orange top.
Best season: spring and summer, when the fresh base and warm accent are at their best. Light jeans, a white T-shirt and an open overshirt in a soft color — that’s all you need, and it doesn’t need to be any more complicated.
Price: this is where the opportunity lies
The GT 2160 is already affordably priced for what you get, but this colorway is currently available at a particularly sharp price: [sz_price_from stylecode=”1203A275-113″]. Colorful versions of this model are often discounted before the neutral ones, and that’s where the savvy shopper benefits. Same silhouette, less money.
The decision
Choosing between this pair and a completely white runner? Ask yourself one question: how many white sneakers do you already own? If the answer is “more than one”, this version adds more to your rotation. You keep the versatility of a light-colored shoe, while gaining a distinctive detail your other pairs don’t have.
Ready to make your move? Compare the shops first. Through Solezilla, you can see where the GT 2160 “White Sun Coral” is available in your size and how much you’ll pay at each store: [sz_price_from stylecode=”1203A275-113″]. Deals this good usually aren’t available in every size — so if yours is available, don’t wait.