Asics
Black Gel-1130 Sneakers Men
The Asics Gel-1130 is a men's low-top athletic sneaker in a black and silver colorway, built with a mesh upper layered with synthetic overlays, a mesh lining, and a cushioned OrthoLite foam footbed. It is intended for everyday casual wear and light training such as cardio and upper-body workouts, and incorporates a TRUSSTIC support system for stability, GEL technology in the heel for shock absorption, and an embossed non-skid rubber outsole. Model number 1201A906.
- Color
- Black
- Material
- Mesh upper with leather layering, mesh lining, OrthoLite foam footbed, rubber outer sole
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, athleisure, sporty
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Black ASICS Gel-1130 sneakers for men featuring a mesh and leather upper, OrthoLite cushioning, TRUSSTIC stability, and GEL heel shock absorption.
Mesh upper with leather layering, mesh lining, OrthoLite foam footbed, TRUSSTIC support system, GEL heel technology, embossed non-skid rubber outsole
- Color
- Black · black
- Material
- Mesh upper with leather layering, mesh lining, OrthoLite foam footbed, rubber outer sole
- Secondary
- leather, rubber
- Style
- casual, athleisure, sporty
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- ASICS Gel-1130 sneaker
- mesh upper with leather layering
- mesh lining
- cushioned OrthoLite foam footbed for long-lasting comfort
- TRUSSTIC support system for better stability
- GEL technology at the back of the foot for improved shock absorption
- embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
- model number 1201A906
- black colorway
- men's sneaker silhouette
Product Insights
The 1201A906 model is a black mesh-and-leather shoe with metallic silver overlays, not a solid-black pair. Wide feet, a high instep or thick socks usually need a half size up. Cushioned all-day comfort from an OrthoLite footbed and rearfoot GEL, with a stable rather than springy feel. Best for everyday walking, all-day city wear and gym sessions, with light jogging as a stretch. Breathable for warm days, but the thin mesh has effectively no water resistance. Seen as good value at discounted prices, but full price is debated and third-party pricing varies.
Verified claims
- colorway
- The 1201A906 model is a black mesh-and-leather shoe with metallic silver overlays, not a solid-black pair.
- sizing
- Sizes run 8–13, but half sizes exist only at 9.5 and 10.5.
- fit
- Most buyers can take their usual size; the fit is medium width with room at the big toe.
- fit
- Wide feet, a high instep or thick socks usually need a half size up.
- sizing
- Measure heel-to-longest-toe in centimetres and choose the larger size if between two sizes.
- comfort
- Cushioned all-day comfort from an OrthoLite footbed and rearfoot GEL, with a stable rather than springy feel.
- cushioning
- Rearfoot GEL is placed to absorb heel-strike impact and smooth the transition into each stride.
- footbed
- OrthoLite foam resists compression, manages moisture and is treated against odour.
- compatibility
- The OrthoLite footbed is removable, so aftermarket orthotics can replace it.
- maintenance
- Wash the OrthoLite insole on a gentle cycle and air dry it.
- stability
- TRUSSTIC is a rigid midfoot shank that adds torsional stability, not a medial post for pronation control.
- materials
- Mesh upper with leather or synthetic overlays at high-stress zones.
- weather
- Breathable for warm days, but the thin mesh has effectively no water resistance.
- durability
- Daily-wear durability is rated good, but the metallic overlays scuff and scratch more easily than expected.
- traction
- Embossed non-skid rubber outsole with deep flex grooves and a grippy tread pattern.
- styling
- Black mesh with metallic silver overlays gives an early-2000s tech-runner look.
- use_cases
- Best for everyday walking, all-day city wear and gym sessions, with light jogging as a stretch.
- performance
- It is a lifestyle shoe first, not a modern training or race-day running shoe.
- comfort
- Some wearers find the ride too rigid and not especially soft at step-in.
- value
- Seen as good value at discounted prices, but full price is debated and third-party pricing varies.
- comparison
- A buyer-suggested alternative is the Nike P6000, described as similar-looking and 'a bit better' on sale.
Product record
- Title
- Black Gel-1130 Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Asics
- Price
- 140 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 5 stars, 1 reviews
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 6 sourcesUses
All-day comfort for city walking and everyday wear
An everyday sneaker for long days on your feet — walking around town, commuting, errands, work, or standing for hours. Reviewers report solid impact protection and stability for all-day wear, and one commenter notes it stays comfy but not too springy; some also found it a bit rigid. Note the fit runs narrow, so shoppers with wide feet may want to size up half a size.[1,2,3]
Breathable everyday sneakers for warm days
The breathable mesh upper of the GEL-1130 makes these a warm-weather sneaker choice. One wearer reported feet staying noticeably cooler on 80°F days than in leather sneakers, with airflow through the toe box and sides. The mesh is thin, though—these aren't the pick for heavy rain or cold weather without thick socks.[2,4]
Light workouts and cardio sessions
One Reddit commenter describes the Asics Gel 1130 as good for upper body workouts and cardio sessions, making these black sneakers a candidate for lighter exercise days. This is a single commenter's impression rather than an established performance result.[5]
Early-2000s tech-runner look for streetwear outfits
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Right-facing side view of a low-top athletic sneaker showing mesh upper, layered synthetic overlays, visible lacing, padded collar, and multi-piece rubber midsole/outsole.
- Overall viewClean studio side profile of a right-facing low-top athletic shoe showing the full lateral side from heel to toe.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.88 · h 0.34 (high) - Upper materialBlack open-weave mesh upper covering vamp, quarter and heel panels with visible hexagonal perforation texture.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.52 · w 0.62 · h 0.22 (high) - OverlaysMultiple silver/reflective synthetic overlays forming an interlaced stripe pattern across the midfoot and toe; overlays are glossy compared with mesh.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.54 · w 0.52 · h 0.18 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsBlack round laces threaded through punched eyelets in a central lace row; tongue visible under laces with mesh texture.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.50 · w 0.28 · h 0.16 (high) - Collar and liningPadded collar with light grey knit fabric lining visible inside the ankle opening.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.50 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (high) - Midsole constructionLayered dark grey rubber midsole with sculpted contours and a slightly raised arch area; visible segmentation and textured finish.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.72 · w 0.78 · h 0.08 (high) - Outsole treadBlack rubber outsole with visible tread grooves and a small front toe tread pattern visible at the forefoot.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.78 · w 0.78 · h 0.04 (high) - Toe cap detailReinforced synthetic toe overlay with small punched ventilation holes near the vamp and a glossy trim at the tip.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Heel clipExternal heel clip molded into the midsole/upper junction with textured details and a small reflective accent.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.60 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light grey seamless background with soft shadow beneath the shoe; even diffuse lighting highlights textures and reflective overlays.
- Background and stagingFlat light grey studio background filling the frame with no visible props.
- ShadowSoft drop shadow directly under the shoe following its silhouette, indicating overhead diffuse lighting.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.84 · h 0.10 (high) - Shot compositionCentered lateral profile composition with the shoe horizontally aligned across the lower half of the image and ample negative space above.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the shoe with clear texture detail and no visible motion blur.
Colors
black· mesh uppersilver· synthetic overlayscharcoal grey· midsolelight grey· collar lining- Overall viewClean studio side profile of a right-facing low-top athletic shoe showing the full lateral side from heel to toe.
- 02
Product
Rear/heel view of a pair of black athletic sneakers showing the right shoe heel and part of the left shoe outsole; features include a black mesh upper, silver reflective synthetic overlays forming a striping motif, padded collar, textured black midsole and patterned rubber outsole.
- View and compositionRight shoe rear and medial quarter are foregrounded with the left shoe rotated sole-up in the background; shoes are cropped at toes and show the outer heel area of the right shoe and the outsole of the left shoe.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.28 · w 0.62 · h 0.58 (high) - Upper materialOpen knit mesh fabric covers the quarter and collar area of the right shoe, showing a small repeating hexagonal or honeycomb knit texture.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.30 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Synthetic heel overlayGloss-finish synthetic overlay wraps the heel and lower quarter, visible as a smoother black panel beneath the mesh around the heel base.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.54 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Decorative stripingMultiple silver or light-reflective synthetic stripes form angular, layered accents across the quarter and heel, including a larger X-like stripe overlapping the midfoot area.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.36 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high) - Padded collarPadded ankle collar with visible soft textile lining and a fold forming the shoe opening, showing a textured knit lining that is lighter gray than the exterior mesh.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Midsole constructionThick black/dark gray midsole with sculpted grooves and a glossy inset visible near the rear lateral side, suggesting layered midsole components.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.66 · w 0.46 · h 0.20 (high) - Outsole treadLeft shoe outsole shown upward with deep geometric tread pattern composed of rectangular and curved lugs in solid black rubber.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.24 · w 0.44 · h 0.50 (high) - Small circular markingsTwo small round lighter markings are visible on the silver heel stripe area; characters inside are not clearly legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.39 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a smooth light gray background with soft shadows; lighting is diffuse and even, with slight shadowing under the shoes and a subtle highlight on glossy overlays.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray studio background and surface with no visible props or packaging.
- LightingEven, diffuse studio lighting with soft subtle shadows beneath shoes and gentle specular highlights on glossy synthetic overlays and midsole inset.
- Crop and framingImage is cropped to show rear and midfoot portions of both shoes, with the right shoe centered and the left shoe positioned behind and to the left, partially out of frame.
Colors
black· mesh uppermetallic silver· synthetic overlays and stripingdark charcoal· midsolemedium gray· collar lining- View and compositionRight shoe rear and medial quarter are foregrounded with the left shoe rotated sole-up in the background; shoes are cropped at toes and show the outer heel area of the right shoe and the outsole of the left shoe.
- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of black athletic sneakers showing mesh uppers, lace rows, padded collars, and reflective silver accent overlays on both shoes.
- Overall shapeTwo full sneakers shown from above, placed side-by-side with toes toward the top of the frame and heels toward the bottom.
- Upper materialBlack open honeycomb mesh covers the toe box and central upper panels.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.35 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.04 · w 0.35 · h 0.36 (high) - Overlay panelsSmooth black synthetic overlays surround the eyelet rows and form structural panels along the medial and lateral sides.
2 regions
x 0.09 · y 0.20 · w 0.36 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.20 · w 0.36 · h 0.58 (high) - Decorative/reflective accentsSilver reflective stripe accents outlining the brand side stripes and small curved silver marks near the toe caps.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.40 (high) - LacingFlat black laces threaded through six pairs of eyelets with a central textile lace keeper on each tongue.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.24 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.24 · w 0.24 · h 0.48 (high) - Tongue labelsRectangular tongue label panels with printed text present near the top of each tongue.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.10 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium) - Heel and collar paddingVisible padded collars in dark gray textile surrounding the ankle openings.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.70 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.70 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Insole brandingWhite printed word mark visible on each insole.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.74 · w 0.24 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.74 · w 0.24 · h 0.19 (high) - Small toe emblemSmall lowercase curving emblem printed near the top center of each vamp overlay.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (medium); x 0.66 · y 0.06 · w 0.06 · h 0.04 (medium) - Left tongue text“GEL-1130”
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Right tongue text“GEL-1130”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.42 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Insole text left“asics”
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.76 · w 0.24 · h 0.17 (high) - Insole text right“asics”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.76 · w 0.24 · h 0.17 (high)
Other
Studio top-down shot on a uniform light gray background with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionTop-down centered composition showing both shoes fully within the frame with small margins to the image edges.
- BackgroundNeutral light gray flat background occupying the entire frame.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with faint soft shadows beneath the shoes toward the bottom edges.
Colors
black· upper meshdark gray· collar liningsilver· accent stripes and toe markswhite· insole print
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Asics
GEL-1130
Variants
8 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4598014 | Black Gel-1130 Sneakers Men - Black - 8 | CA$140.00 | Yes |
| 4598016 | Black Gel-1130 Sneakers Men - Black - 9 | CA$140.00 | Yes |
| 4598017 | Black Gel-1130 Sneakers Men - Black - 9.5 | CA$140.00 | Yes |
| 4598018 | Black Gel-1130 Sneakers Men - Black - 10 | CA$140.00 | Yes |
| 4598019 | Black Gel-1130 Sneakers Men - Black - 10.5 | CA$140.00 | Yes |
| 4598020 | Black Gel-1130 Sneakers Men - Black - 11 | CA$140.00 | Yes |
| 4598022 | Black Gel-1130 Sneakers Men - Black - 12 | CA$140.00 | Yes |
| 4598023 | Black Gel-1130 Sneakers Men - Black - 13 | CA$140.00 | Yes |
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
On trend
Stylish and comfortable My son is a size 11 he had to size up because they weren’t wide enough
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/SneakersIndia, r/asicsReddit users generally praise the Asics Gel-1130 black/pure silver for comfort and style, but note price variation and stock issues.
Majority of comments praise comfort, looks, and value at discounted prices; some concerns about pricing and stock availability.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday casual wear and all-day use
- Gym (upper body workouts and cardio)
- Style/fashion
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Nike P6000
A user suggested the Nike P6000 as a similar-looking alternative that is 'a bit better' and on sale.
Source Threads
Gym suitability confirmation
Good for upper body workouts and cardio sessions
u/AcademicDrop7182r/SneakersIndiaView thread →
Comfort and all-day wear praise
City dude here who thinks they are amazing. Fits my size 9 reg with foot like a dream. Comfy but not too springy. Can wear them all over and all day
u/PeeGee10r/SneakersIndiaView thread →
Style and favorite colorway
These are so good! I have the same cw and they’re one of my favourite pairs 👌🏽
u/sav_ukr/asicsView thread →