Kawhi Leonard and New Balance Drop the Seismic Moment Capsule
References: newbalance & hypebeast
Kawhi Leonard is a partner of New Balance and the two recently unveiled the latest Seismic Moment collection that takes on new iterations of the KAWHI and 327 plus apparel options. Leonard debuted the items for the first time during the 2020 NBA All-Star game.
The KAWHI Seismic Moment arrives in a colorful palette with a white base foundation complete with accenting Richter scale-inspired graphics throughout the collar, tongue, and quarter. The heels also nod to the athlete as it references Moreno Valley in California, his hometown. The heels and eyelets are adorned with details that nod to his admiration of classic cars as well. The 327 is entirely done in the Richter hues for a bold look throughout and the shoes are accompanied by some apparel.
Image Credit: New Balance
The KAWHI Seismic Moment arrives in a colorful palette with a white base foundation complete with accenting Richter scale-inspired graphics throughout the collar, tongue, and quarter. The heels also nod to the athlete as it references Moreno Valley in California, his hometown. The heels and eyelets are adorned with details that nod to his admiration of classic cars as well. The 327 is entirely done in the Richter hues for a bold look throughout and the shoes are accompanied by some apparel.
Image Credit: New Balance
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