First Look: Kith Bring the Summer Heat to New Balance’s 204L

and are keeping busy for 2025. So far, the pair have dropped three collaborations, including the and celebratory 997.5 packs, with the still to come. Never a duo to let up, they're now set to colab on a newly introduced silhouette: the 204L.

First teased in an in-house 'Mushroom' colourway, the 204L debuted last week as a sleek, low-profile sneaker with a flat sole, reminiscent of the RC42 and 530 SL. Constructed with a layered suede upper, prominent 'N' logo and vintage-style tongue tag, the Kith colab is fronted by a silver mesh upper with synthetic overlays in various shades. Co-branding appears on the lateral heels and insoles, while the the rest of the kick lands on a cream midsole and a black rubber outsole.

The 204L couldn't have landed at a better time. Right now brands are focusing on less bulky and more grounded models, in keeping with the current landscape. The Swoosh have with the Total 90 III, an off-pitch athletic model reborn as a lifestyle favourite, while adidas have been leading the charge for two years with the .

Get a closer look at the Kith x New Balance 204L in the shots above and stay tuned to Sneaker Freaker for more updates.