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 | 82 / 100 · Very Good |
Cushioning Feel
78Court Feel
78Bounce
75Stability
88Traction
88Fit
82Is it for you?
If you like soft, springy dual-density FuelCell underfoot, and can live with a roomy fit that needs lace work to lock down, then this shoe is for you.
Forefoot midsole tech
FuelCell forefoot
Heel midsole tech
FuelCell heel
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with broad multi-directional pattern
Upper tech
Engineered mesh/textile upper with support frame and heel structure
Cushioning feel
Balanced and modern
Court feel
Moderate-high
Bounce
Good
Stability
Very good
Traction
Very good
Fit
Secure and straightforward
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Context
Story & provenance
Mature Signature Continuation
Released in 2025, KAWHI 4 arrived in the latest Kawhi model in this list, after the line had already become New Balance's stable flagship signature pillar. The design intent centered on preserving Kawhi's stable, fundamental performance identity rather than overcorrecting into maximal softness. Notable versions or talking points included its role as a continuation of NB's understated premium signature approach. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for good traction, stable fit, and balanced cushioning. 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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