Quick Facts
- The upper adds a one-piece panel full of micro-dot armor in a black base with swooping white across the entire shoe.
- A Klutch “K” logo is added to the tongue for a subtle hit of co-branding.
- The Klutch Athletics x New Balance AC Runner will be released April 2, 2026.
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Lots of things in this world leave room for interpretations, but when it comes to contracts, things are pretty black and white. LeBron James confidant and sports superagent Rich Paul makes his living between the pages of massive contracts, so it's only right that his latest Klutch Athletics collab with New Balance brings the fine print into focus.
The Klutch Athletics x New Balance AC Runner is the latest from Klutch and New Balance’s long-term partnership, bringing the new cross-training model to market with the help of Paul and Klutch. The fit is a natural one, as plenty of young athletes on the Klutch roster are focused on training for the draft and could use a shoe that works from the weight room to the track.
Adding a custom-crafted sole full of Fresh Foam X, the AC Runner is built to cradle the foot without causing too much squish. The upper adds a one-piece panel full of micro-dot armor in a black base with swooping white across the entire shoe. A Klutch “K” logo is added to the tongue for a subtle hit of co-branding.
The Klutch Athletics x New Balance AC Runner will be released April 2, 2026 through Klutch, New Balance, and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price is set at $160. For all the latest New Balance collab news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
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