Kith marks its 15th anniversary with Kith: The Footwear Archive, a new hardbound publication produced with publisher Assouline, alongside a public exhibition in Brooklyn, New York. Running from September 25 to September 27 at 25 Kent Avenue, the event displays all 1,849 pairs of collaborative footwear produced across the brand’s history, marking the first time the complete footwear archive has been shown together in public, according to Kith.
Inside the Brooklyn Exhibition Layout
The temporary installation organizes every collaborative pair chronologically by brand. Rather than featuring a curated selection of highlights, the exhibition follows the index of the new publication page by page. Visitors walk through the space to experience the catalog physically, with each partner brand assigned its own distinct section within the sixth-floor gallery space.
Did you know? The exhibition space functions as a physical representation of the book’s index, mirroring the exact sequence established in print by Ronnie Fieg and Assouline.
Book Editions, Release Dates, and Archive Content
Published by Assouline, the 444-page Classic edition sets the structural order for the entire physical showcase in Brooklyn. According to details reported by JustFreshKicks, the book documents 700 publicly released Kith sneaker collaborations in its front half using new studio photography. The back half serves as a sample archive, highlighting unreleased prototypes that never reached retail channels, including early iterations of the Pippen 1, Maestro 2 High, LeBron 15, Air Force 1, Bape Sta, 997, and 530 models.
Alongside the Classic edition, Kith is releasing an Ultimate Edition limited to 300 copies worldwide. This version features a leather monogram clamshell case and Ronnie Fieg’s autograph. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the Brooklyn exhibition ahead of its wider release. The Classic edition launches globally on September 30 through Kith stores, online, and via the Kith App, with a subsequent rollout at Assouline boutiques scheduled for December 9, as reported by JustFreshKicks. Pricing details for both book formats have not been publicly announced.
Evolution of Ronnie Fieg’s Footwear Practice
The scale of the 1,849-pair archive reflects the long-term expansion of Ronnie Fieg’s footwear practice. Before founding Kith in 2011, Fieg established his name at the New York retailer David Z., where his early ASICS GEL-Lyte III partnerships helped establish him as one of the defining figures of retailer-led sneaker collaboration. Over the subsequent 15 years, those initial projects expanded into a catalog spanning numerous partner brands.
Pro Tip: Attendees visiting the Brooklyn exhibition can also experience the debut of the Ronnie’s Pronto Truck, marking the latest evolution of the brand’s grab-and-go retail concept.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the book officially release?
The Classic edition of Kith: The Footwear Archive launches globally on September 30, coinciding with Kith’s anniversary, through Kith retail channels and the Kith App. A broader rollout at Assouline boutiques follows on December 9.
How many copies of the Ultimate Edition are available?
The Ultimate Edition is capped at 300 copies worldwide and includes a leather monogram clamshell case alongside Ronnie Fieg’s autograph.
Where can the physical shoes be viewed?
All 1,849 pairs from the archive are on display from September 25 to September 27 at 25 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn, New York, operating daily from 12 PM to 6 PM.
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