The shoe is the ninth release of the Gel-1000 series, a line of entry level shoes sold at an affordable price.

It was meant to be a cheaper option to the Gel-Kayano 14 and GT-2130 which were more expensive and offered more premium features.

The upper features mesh and synthetic leather to allow breathability and a more comfortable feeling while the bottom features the company's GEL technology and TRUSSTIC system.

[3][4] The shoe was brought back in 2021 following the success of the Gel-Kayano 14.

The company decided to team up with Kiko Kostadinov again for another collaboration release in July 2023 which was then followed by a general release the next month.