The GEL-NUNOBIKI sneaker pays homage to early 2000s trail shoes. In Japanese, Nunobiki is a trail with serene waterfalls that's based in Kobe, Japan. This shoes references design elements from the GEL-KAHANA 3 and GEL-TARGET to construct the upper. Its synthetic matte and semi-gloss layers connect to the rough and barren textures found in the outdoors to form an urban trail aesthetic.​