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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
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
78Very GoodCourt Feel
78Very GoodBounce
75Very GoodStability
88ExcellentTraction
88ExcellentFit
91ExcellentContext
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.