New Balance 2002R Protection Pack Black Grey M2002RDJ

With the addition of contemporary performance enhancements, the New Balance 2002R brings back a technical running staple from the 2000s. Maintaining the neutral legacy in the family is the new New Balance 2002R Protection Pack Black Grey.

For the New Balance 2002 silhouette that was brought back in the first Protection Pack, there was a lot of interest. The muted colour palette of the pack allowed the fine details and premium materials to stand out. To be fair, the nappy suede on those was attention-grabbing enough for any sneakerhead!

Expect the same this time around. The material quality is still quite evident, and the shoes' shaggy panel cuts what makes the shoes THE talk are back.

With the colour scheme, New Balance has maintained its class by combining a deep black with subtle tonal greys on the upper of the sneakers. With the way the midsole effortlessly combines hits of white and beige, we can sense hints of the 991 DNA present. In addition, the brand logo panels above and below the laces, on the inside near the collar, and some 3M elements offer some extra dazzle.

The New Balance 2002R Protection Pack Black Grey arrives on the 13th of April. Secure the kicks with us in our where to buy section containing a list of the top UK and European retailers. Like us on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on all the newest sneaker news.

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