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New Balance Kawhi V Slate Grey: white accents on a grey upper
· By Javier Marí Lobato
The Kawhi V is Kawhi Leonard’s signature basketball shoe. Slate Grey pairs a grey upper with white and off-white accents; its reported setup includes dual-density FuelCell cushioning, a Y-shaped TPU plate and a mesh upper with synthetic-leather overlays. Its release is reported for 20 November 2026.
The New Balance Kawhi V Slate Grey has a straight grey upper, with white and off-white accents placed along the midfoot and midsole. This pair is identified by style code UKLS3QZ.
Kawhi Leonard’s signature shoe
The Kawhi V is Kawhi Leonard’s signature model. The shoe first appeared at the 2026 All Star Game; by October, it had reached shops.
Slate Grey gives the model a predominantly grey appearance, while the lighter accents break up the panels around the midfoot and continue onto the midsole. The palette is built from grey, white and off-white rather than a bright contrast colour.
Cushioning and court grip
The midsole uses dual-density FuelCell foam, with a Y-shaped TPU plate set within it. The shoe’s cushioning and plate are part of its basketball setup.
The upper uses mesh with synthetic-leather overlays. The shoe also has a low collar, heel support and a multidirectional outsole.
A reported November release
The Slate Grey pair is reported for 20 November 2026. The date is useful alongside the style code, UKLS3QZ, when identifying this specific colourway; the code distinguishes it from other Kawhi V versions.
The design combines a restrained grey-and-white look with a clearly defined basketball setup: dual-density FuelCell foam, a Y-shaped TPU plate, mesh and synthetic-leather overlays, heel support and a multidirectional outsole. Those are the concrete details to weigh when considering the pair for court use.
View the New Balance Kawhi 5 Slate Grey and check the exact product code, UKLS3QZ.

New Balance Kawhi 5 Slate Grey
Style code: UKLS3QZ
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