2002R.

Designed by designer Andrew Nyssen, the New Balance 2002 was first released in 2010. It is the official successor to the New Balance 2001, one that left a lot of impression in the sneaker world. The sneakers were made in the United States by a beautiful compositions of materials such as: nubuck, mesh and N-ergy soles.

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The quality of the sneakers improved tremendously and in the process the price of the shoes also increased to $250. The shoe entered the market when it was the era of the Dad Shoe and became popular due to its cool design.The entire hype around the NB2002R began with the 'Protection Pack'. This pack was released in 2021 and consisted of three sneakers: Rain Cloud, Phantom, and Sea Salt.During the rise of various colorways, alongside these original colors, exciting collaborations also emerged. These included partnerships with notable names like Salehe Bembury, J. Crew, and the streetwear brand BAPE. From the BAPE collaboration, two fantastic colorways were born, namely the New Balance 2002R BAPE Black and New Balance 2002R BAPE Grey.The proliferation of the NB2002R's popularity reached new heights thanks to these partnerships and distinct designs. This showcased the model's versatility and enhanced its appeal to sneaker enthusiasts and fashion aficionados worldwide.

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The New Balance 2002R fall a half size smaller, so it is recommended to take a half size larger. The New Balance 2002R is currently one of the most comfortable sneakers on the current market. This is partly because of the N-ERGY soles, but also because of the improved inner walls and collar.

What is the price of 2002R?

Upon their release, 2002R were priced at approximately €160.