New Balance KAWHI 5 Debuts at NBA All-Star Game
Kawhi Leonard introduced the New Balance KAWHI 5 during his All-Star Game appearance, continuing his ongoing partnership with the Boston-based brand. The debut comes as Leonard remains one of the league's most selective athletes when it comes to footwear collaborations.
Kawhi Leonard introduced the New Balance KAWHI 5 during his All-Star Game appearance, continuing his ongoing partnership with the Boston-based brand. The debut comes as Leonard remains one of the league's most selective athletes when it comes to footwear collaborations.
While the evening's individual accolades went elsewhere, the on-court introduction of Leonard's latest signature model drew considerable attention from the sneaker community. The KAWHI 5 represents the next evolution in New Balance's commitment to building a cohesive performance line around one of basketball's most demanding two-way players.
Design and Performance
The fifth iteration in the KAWHI line continues New Balance's design philosophy of balancing court-ready functionality with street-ready aesthetics. Each release in the series has maintained a deliberate approach to materiality and construction, prioritizing the biomechanics of Leonard's playing style over trend-chasing.
As with previous entries in the KAWHI collection, the fifth model reflects both the athlete's exacting standards and New Balance's heritage in basketball footwear engineering. The brand's willingness to invest in long-term athlete partnerships—rather than pursuing one-off campaign moments—has positioned the KAWHI line as a steady counterpoint to more volatile sneaker market trends.
Release Info
Status: Available
Retail Price: TBA
Release Date: In stores now
Where to Buy: New Balance, select retailers
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