Analysis
Performance profile
| Cushioning Feel | 78 / 100 · Very Good |
|---|---|
| Court Feel | 78 / 100 · Very Good |
| Bounce | 75 / 100 · Very Good |
| Stability | 88 / 100 · Excellent |
| Traction | 88 / 100 · Excellent |
| Fit | 91 / 100 · Excellent |
Cushioning Feel
78Court Feel
78Bounce
75Stability
88Traction
88Fit
91Is it for you?
If you like thick aggressive rubber that bites hard on multidirectional cuts, and can live with thinned-out FuelCell that goes firm and fades over long sessions, then this shoe is for you.
Forefoot midsole tech
FuelCell forefoot
Heel midsole tech
FuelCell heel
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with data-informed multi-directional pattern
Upper tech
Knit/textile upper with stronger shell-like support elements
Cushioning feel
Balanced and supportive
Court feel
Moderate-high
Bounce
Good
Stability
Very good
Traction
Very good
Fit
Secure and slightly structured
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Context
Story & provenance
Refined Signature Stability
Released in 2022, KAWHI 2 arrived in the Kawhi line as New Balance refined the first signature's fundamentals rather than reinventing it. The design intent centered on keeping the series broad-based, stable, and reliable while cleaning up comfort and transitions. Notable versions or talking points included its steadier execution and strong support-first identity. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for solid grip and containment, with cushioning that remains more controlled than plush. It also helps mark a specific turning point inside that line, because the shoe shows what the brand prioritized at that moment rather than simply copying the previous release.
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