Surprise! Dakota Johnson Trades Her Go-To Nike V2K Sneakers for Rare Asics Trainers

Dakota Johnson's signature Nike V2K sneakers have been MIA for months. Last year, she rarely returned to Tracy Anderson's L.A. studio without the Jennifer Lawrence- and Kaia Gerber-approved pair. However, after her latest workout on October 21, Johnson debuted new Asics sneakers, which must have been giving her equally chunky Nikes the much-deserved rest days.

The paparazzi spotted Johnson after her dance-based cardio class in a black Lululemon bra, matching leggings, an oversized hoodie, Adidas-branded socks, and the supportive substitute for her once-signature exercise shoes.

She chose the Gel-Kayano 14 sneakers, which feature white mesh, green linework along the sidewalls, and cream-colored soles that stand tall. According to the Japanese footwear brand, the sculptural silhouette evokes the chunky dadcore energy of early-2000s sneakers. Lucky for Johnson, that's her taste in gym-ready trainers to a T.

While the "White and Hinoki Beige" color combination isn't as widely available as it once was, select retailers offer the $175 style in limited sizes.

Now, it's been a minute since Johnson sported Asics sneakers—four years, by my count. (Before that, the brand's running shoes played a part in the 2014 Fifty Shades of Grey.) That's not to say the Gel-Kayanos have been on hiatus from the celebrity street style circuit, though. Everyone from Lawrence and Tracee Ellis Ross to Jennifer Garner and Gerber prefers the time-tested, 30-year-old option for off-duty outings.

Perhaps the Materialists actor will follow the lead of Lawrence, who wore Nike V2Ks back in April 2025, and take the Asics Gel-Kayano 27 sneakers for a spin next.

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