Overview
- New Balance said the Kawhi 5 will release this summer for $160 through NewBalance.com and select retailers.
- The shoe uses a soft upper with TPU panels for lockdown, a dual-density FuelCell midsole, and a forefoot Y-Plate built for quick toe-offs.
- Leonard said he pushed to showcase his first step and he will serve as creative director for a post-launch campaign built around his Claw nickname.
- The first colorway will arrive with an apparel capsule that includes a warm-up jacket, tapered performance shorts, and a training T-shirt.
- Leonard first wore the model during the 2026 NBA All-Star festivities, framing the rollout as both a performance play and a lifestyle push.