"New Balance's ""The Ohtani Pack"" Spans Spike to Slide With a Four-Model System Built Around Shohei Ohtani's Two-Way Demands "

Name: New Balance Ohtani Energy Metal, New Balance Ohtani Energy Trainer, New Balance Minimus Training v2, Shohei x NB RCVRY Slide
Colorway: TBC
SKU: MSHO7DQ, MMTR2U7, MSHO7QI
MSRP: $159.99 USD, $119.99 USD, $134.99 USD
Release Date: Available now
Where to Buy: New Balance

New Balance has released “The Ohtani Pack,” a four-model footwear collection built to serve every phase of Shohei Ohtani‘s on-field and off-field routine. Developed in collaboration with the Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star and New Balance global ambassador, the series covers game-day performance, turf training, gym agility, and post-game recovery across four distinct silhouettes, each running on the brand’s FuelCell cushioning platform (with one exception) and dressed in a shared white, blue, and red colorway. Every model in the pack carries a signature Ohtani logo designed by Takehiko Inoue, the manga artist behind Slam Dunk and Vagabond.

The Ohtani Energy Metal is the pack’s headline model, a baseball spike engineered specifically for the demands of a two-way player. The sole unit incorporates direct input from Ohtani himself, featuring a 10-spike configuration set closer to the ground than standard cleat arrangements. That architecture is designed to deliver stable footing regardless of position, accommodating the varied movement patterns of a player who operates on the mound, in the batter’s box, and in the field within a single game. A high-rebound FuelCell midsole sits beneath the spike plate, providing energy return through the full range of pitching, hitting, and fielding mechanics.

The Ohtani Energy Trainer translates the pack’s performance language into a turf-ready format. Built for training and warm-up sessions, the shoe pairs a durable, comfort-oriented upper structure with the same FuelCell midsole platform found in the metal spike. The turf outsole replaces the spike configuration with a multi-directional traction pattern suited to artificial surfaces, making it the transitional shoe between the locker room and the diamond. The source describes the model as reflecting Ohtani’s personal input on what he needs from a training shoe, prioritizing versatility across pre-game routines.

The third model is a special-edition take on the Minimus Training v2 , a gym and agility training shoe that merges two distinct New Balance technologies. The Minimus platform is designed to approximate a barefoot feel, stripping away excess cushioning to keep the foot close to the ground for proprioceptive feedback during fast, multi-directional movements. In this configuration, that minimal structure is paired with FuelCell cushioning, combining ground feel with responsive energy return. The outsole features a high-grip pattern reinforced by a rubber wrap structure that extends up the sidewalls for lateral stability, making the shoe functional across both weight-room training and agility drills.

The Shohei x NB RCVRY Slide closes the loop as the pack’s recovery model, set for release shortly after the initial three. Based on New Balance’s existing RCVRY platform, the slide is designed to support the foot after training and competition, built around lightweight construction and pronounced cushioning. It is the only model in the pack that does not run on the FuelCell midsole, instead relying on the RCVRY platform’s own foam compound to prioritize soft, low-impact comfort over energy return.

All four models share a white, blue, and red color palette that codes to the Dodgers without explicitly replicating the team’s uniform scheme. The Takehiko Inoue-designed signature logo appears on every shoe, an element that carries particular weight in the Japanese market where Inoue’s status as the creator of Slam Dunk, one of the best-selling manga series in history, gives the branding an immediate cultural resonance that extends well beyond baseball.

The Ohtani Energy Metal, Ohtani Energy Trainer, and Minimus Training v2 special edition are available now at the New Balance official online store and select locations including New Balance Harajuku. The Shohei x NB RCVRY Slide is expected to follow shortly.