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Kith and On have started a multi-year partnership built around running, with a first collection ready to pop for Spring 2026. The release brings together On’s product development (tailored to enhance performance) and Kith’s famous aesthetic, arriving, as a plus, alongside Kith’s 15th anniversary. Rather than reimagining an existing On model, the collection offers two new silhouettes made specifically for the partnership.
The two K-Tech
The two shoes were designed with different uses in mind. The K-Tech 1 is the more performance-oriented model, built with a breathable mesh upper covered by large synthetic suede overlays. It comes in black, tofu, and tofu & sea moss. The K-Tech 2, on the other hand, is designed as a more flexible all-round shoe for both everyday use and training, using open mesh underlays and shown in white & real teal, thorn & ganache, and spirulina & barley.
Each shoe uses a new Cloudswift sole unit, combined with On’s CloudTec cushioning and a dual-density Helion foam midsole. Underneath, the outsole features a custom Kith Monogram tread pattern, which adds grip while putting a spotlight on the partnership.
Apparel and accessories
Regarding the apparel part of the collection, the partners used On’s Core styles as a base, having reworked them with Kith colours and added the partnership’s branding. Customers will find an array of running jackets, t-shirts, tanks, sports bras, shorts and trousers, which can be complemented with a range of accessories, including the Lightweight 2.0 Cap and Waist Pack Lite 2L.
The Kith Run Team
Outside the products, the partnership also introduces the Kith Run Team in New York City. The group brings together athletes, coaches and local runners, all of whom began training in February 2026 ahead of a half-marathon in April.
With the Kith Run Team already wearing the collection in New York, athletes from all over the world will be able to see firsthand how it looks and performs.
