The San Francisco 49ers wrapped up Sunday in their first home game of the season. Not only did the 49ers defeat the Seattle Seahawks 27-7, but despite the dreary weather conditions, several stars showed up at Levi’s Stadium.
Before the game, NFL legend Jerry Rice was seen shaking hands with NBA All-Star Kawhi Leonard. The Los Angeles Clippers forward unexpectedly made headlines for his fashion choices.
Kawhi Leonard’s outfit
As you can see in the video tweeted above, Leonard wears a relaxed outfit as he is known. The 6’7″ forward wore blue sweatpants to match his hoodie, a gray down jacket and shoes that appeared aged.
Surprisingly, Leonard benefit from the latest fashion trends. The mix of cozy fits in combination with “dad shoes” is slowly turning the soft-spoken star into a fashion icon. Below is everything fans need to know about Leonard’s lifestyle shoes.
New Balance 1906R “The 2022 Downtown Run”
View of thisisnevertthat x New Balance 1906R ‘The 2022 Downtown Run’ shoes.
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On Sunday, Leonard wore a pair of New Balance 1906Rs in “The 2022 Downtown Run” colorway. The one-of-a-kind shoes were part of a collaboration between New Balance and a Korean streetwear brand called ‘thisisnevertthat’.
The New Balance 1906R “The 2022 Downtown Run” shoes were released on August 19, 2022 for $150. However, according to StockX, the average resale price is now $262. Fans can find the lifestyle shoes on resale sites such as eBay, StockX or GOAT.
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The shoe’s designers consciously opted for an aged aesthetic. The open-cell mesh upper features discolored details. Despite its looks, the pre-yellowed midsole offers ample cushioning.
Other options
These shoes should not be confused with Leonard’s signature performance basketball shoe, the New Balance KAWHI II. Fans can find these hoop shoes on the New Balance website for $159.99 in men’s sizes.
Fans looking to copy Leonard’s laid-back style can easily find similar pairs of New Balance lifestyle shoes at a much lower price. We recommend you buy other colorways of the 1906R or one of the different models that New Balance makes regularly.
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard wore an expensive pair of “dad shoes” to Sunday’s San Francisco 49ers game. Dubbed the New Balance 1906R ‘The 2022 Downtown Run’, the shoes were part of a collaboration with a Korean streetwear brand called ‘thisisnevertthat’. Fans can expect to pay upwards of $260 for the shoes on sneaker resale sites.
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