Kith is proud to introduce RF2—a partnership between Ronnie Fieg, Roger Federer and On Running.
The partnership introduces THE ROGER Clubhouse Mid and THE ROGER Pro, a set-of-two sneakers designed for both lifestyle and high-performance wear. Instead of staying in their métier, both partners have dabbled in each other’s realm to create individual silhouettes that are greater than the sum of their parts. Roger Federer has designed THE ROGER Clubhouse Mid—a brand new mid-top silhouette designed to be worn off court, with a raised collar that nods to 90s-era tennis shoes worn by the pros.
Hidden in the DNA of THE ROGER Clubhouse Mid lies On’s signature technology, including CloudTec® cushioning and Speedboard® engineering. The midsole features Zero Gravity foam and hidden clouds for ultimate comfort and all-day performance. Additional highlights include a sustainably minded vegan leather upper with recycled polyester fabric collar and lining. To reference the early days in Roger’s career and tennis’ minor-league professional circuts, the entire shoe is treated with a clay finish.
THE ROGER Pro is On’s first high-performance tennis shoe designed for playing a full day on the court. Made possible by a Zero Gravity foam midsole, the vegan leather style features an embedded carbon Speedboard® in the outsole. The wider forefoot and additional rubber toe cap also provide extra support for quick lateral movements.
Roger and Ronnie both share RF initials, serving as additional inspiration behind this partnership as seen on the debossed medial quarter panels and tongue. The lateral quarter logo features the Unisphere sculpture, a nod to Fieg’s hometown of Queens, NY and the setting of the US Open.
While THE ROGER Clubhouse Mid comes pre-rubbed in red clay with an autograph by Roger Federer, THE ROGER Pro is packaged with a bag of clay for the ultimate customization, and features an autograph by Ronnie Fieg. Included is an instruction manual on how owners of the sneaker can apply the clay themselves.
Lastly, this two-pair set comes in custom co-branded double packaging as both models are sold together. Inside the special double box are 3 spare laces and dust bags for both styles.
THE ROGER RF2 Set will release on Monday, August 29th at all Kith shops, 11AM EST on Kith.com & the Kith app, and 11AM CET on EU.Kith.com. Retail is $550 USD.
