# Playful Basketball Sneakers New Balance Recently Revealed Kawhi Leonard's Signature Sneaker By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-02-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawhi-leonards-signature-sneaker References: [highsnobiety](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/new-balance-kawhi-release-date-price/#slide-5) & [newbalance](https://www.newbalance.ca) Kawhi Leonard's signature sneaker, which was revealed ahead of Sunday night's NBA All Star Game, is an important addition to the [New Balance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550-silhouette) collection as it is the basketball player's first eponymous signature footwear. The Kawhi Leonard's signature sneaker is simply dubbed 'KAWHI.' The highly anticipated shoe has a white upper, with playful [colorful touches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fox-1) that effortlessly draw the attention of fans and sneakerheads. Moreover, the incredibly [bold chromatic aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd17) is especially present on the tongue of the shoe, as well as on its sole, where colors burst and flow into each other. The stylish sneaker was proudly worn by Kawhi Leonard during his game on Sunday, however, the silhouette will not be made publically available until this fall. Image Credit: New Balance ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Colorful Basketball Sneakers:** There is an opportunity for companies to create basketball sneakers with bold, playful and colorful designs. - **Athlete-centered Signature Sneakers:** Companies can create signature sneakers for athletes, featuring their own unique style and design aesthetic. - **Personalized Sneaker Experiences:** There is an opportunity for companies to offer personalized experiences, allowing customers to customize their own signature sneakers similar to athletes like Kawhi Leonard.' ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Apparel and Footwear Industry:** The Sports Apparel and Footwear Industry can benefit from creating more colorful and personalized sneakers like Kawhi Leonard's signature sneaker. - **Athletic Fashion Industry:** The Athletic Fashion Industry can capitalize on the trend of athlete-centered signature sneakers and build their brand around athlete endorsements. - **Customization Industry:** The Customization Industry can create new opportunities for personalization by allowing customers to create their own signature sneakers based on their favorite athletes like Kawhi Leonard. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Signature Court Shoe Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001-1.md) - [Basketball Performance Sleek Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-001.md) - [Agile Eye-Catching Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anta-kai-1.md) - [Athlete-Approved Performance Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai3-performance-shoe.md) - [Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basketball-sneaker-1.md) - [Collaborative Basketball Player High-Tops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shai-gilgeousalexander-x-converse-weapon.md) - [Basketball-Shaped Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baller.md) - [Performance Basketball Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allpro-nitro-pe-colorway.md) - [Athlete Signature Pink Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hali-1.md)