New Balance Hesi Low "Letterman"

With the signing of Kawhi Leonard in 2018, New Balance officially revived its basketball banner. With a 2023 roster that includes eight NBA and college players along with just three on-court silhouettes, the Boston brand is now ready to expand its on-court presence through its first low-top solution, the Hesi Low .

• Designed for players who prefer a low-cut silhouette, the new New Balance Hesi Low basketball shoes offer a lightweight and responsive feel with a FuelCell foam midsole and ABZORB technology that amplifies cushioning in the areas of the heel and forefoot.
• Finished lower than its Fresh Foam BB and TWO WXY V4 counterparts, the Hesi Low sports a simple mesh upper with synthetic TPU overlays and a ribbed heel. Underfoot, the silhouette features the TWO WXY's responsive FuelCell foam insole along with an ABZORB cushioning insert.
• Debuting in two opposing colorways, a playful mix of primary hues invigorate the first offering through its dominant “Neo Flame” upper and accented hits of “Cobalt” that fill the heel and tongue construction. In contrast, a bright “True Yellow” amplifies the tongue edge, inner lining, lateral tread section and pale cream profile “N” logo edge. What's more, a crisp white midsole juxtaposes the blue-to-red gradient that follows just above, while a litany of Velcro patches of the same color can be adhered to the tongue and midfoot badges.
• In stark contrast, the second model exerts a convincing monochrome treatment. Bright white tones construct a dominant majority of the silhouette, save for jet black contrasts that lighten the heel, inner lining and midsole trim. While an icy blue semi-translucent tread brightens the underfoot offering, the tongue logo on top differentiates itself from the red, blue and yellow treatment by focusing on the tails of the NB logo, while the badge from the midfoot extends to the quarter and midsole much like the DOS WXY V4.
• FuelCell foam provides maximum propulsion to propel you forward
• ABZORB inserts in the heel and forefoot absorb impact through a combination of cushioning and compression resistance
• Dynamic lacing for a more comfortable fit
• Non-slip rubber sole
• Weight: 388 grams