Boston, MA – April 18, 2024 – Today, New Balance, along with two-time NBA Champion and six-time All-Star Kawhi Leonard, unveiled the latest edition of his signature shoe, the KAWHI IV. The colorways of the KAWHI IV will give fans additional pieces of Kawhi’s story, one that has transcended the game during his thirteen years in the league. The first two colorways of the KAWHI IV, called Transcend Reality and Transcend the Game will launch together on Thursday, April 25th at www.newbalance.com, Dick’s Sporting Goods and other select retailers with the suggested retail price of $160.
The KAWHI IV is built around the explosive nature of Kawhi’s two-way game. The modern design of the KAWHI IV offers consumers high-performance features, complimented by a sophisticated, lifestyle-influenced aesthetic that allows it to flex between the court and the street.
“Launching the KAWHI IV toward the end of the 2024 season is really special and I am excited to launch it with New Balance,” says Kawhi. “Working with the design team on the new colorways of the KAWHI IV allow me to show fans a different side of me and my game. The design team at New Balance updated the tech but also adding some fun details from the lifestyle side of the brand.”
Kawhi, once again, worked closely with the New Balance design team to guarantee overall improvements to the design and performance of his signature shoe. The KAWHI IV features the innovative Energy Arc technology that combines sport-specific carbon fiber plate geometry with strategic midsole voids. This pairing, along with FuelCell cushioning in the midsole, offers dynamic energy return while on the court. Along with premium performance technology, the shoe’s low-top silhouette features a lightweight mesh upper and synthetic overlays that provide lateral support.
“Working with Kawhi on the KAWHI IV has been incredible and I am excited to get this model out to consumers,” says Austin Jermacans Senior Product Designer for New Balance Basketball. “The KAWHI IV is crafted with the latest New Balance technology to support Kawhi’s aggressive play and will help elevate any player’s game. When designing with Kawhi this time we explored the idea of transcendence, and that theme will continue through the colorways of the KAWHI IV.”
The vibrant color palette of the KAWHI IV Transcend Reality, is inspired by old-school gamer graphics and pays tribute to Kawhi’s steady — almost video game-like — style of play. The KAWHI IV Transcend the Game features retro red, white and black colors inspired by Kawhi’s playing style and how it would dominate in any era. Additional colorways will launch throughout the remainder of the 2023-2024 NBA season and into the summer hoops season.
All in all, the KAWHI IV is built to take your game to the next level. For more information on the KAWHI IV or New Balance Basketball please visit www.newbalance.com or follow @newbalancehoops on IG for the latest news.
Product Details:
- Dual-density FuelCell midsole; exposed carbon fiber plate
- Energy Arc pairs sport-specific carbon fiber plate geometry with strategic midsole voids, designed to increase stored energy to deliver a higher amount of total energy return
- Engineered mesh upper with synthetic overlays
- TPU heel cage
- Cable loop speed lacing; custom packaging featuring wormhole graphics
About New Balance
New Balance, headquartered in Boston, MA, has the following purpose: Independent since 1906, we empower people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. New Balance employs 9,000 associates around the globe, and in 2023 reported worldwide sales of $6.5 billion. New Balance owns five athletic footwear factories in New England and one in Flimby, U.K. New Balance MADE U.S. footwear contains a domestic value of 70% or more and makes up a limited portion of New Balance’s U.S. sales. To learn more about New Balance, please visit www.newbalance.com; for the latest press information visit http://newbalance.newsmarket.com.
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