The New Balance 2002R is returning with a special new twist this month, with the first in-house limited-edition models. Titled the “Protection” Pack, the release features three pairs with rough edges for a unique new look.
New Balance’s 2002R is taking the sneaker world by storm right now, thanks to an excellent debut featuring high-profile collaborations and numerous excellent in-line color options. Now, the Boston brand is trying something new with the 2002, deconstructing the silhouette’s layered upper for a new special-edition version titled the “Protection” pack. The new look reworks the 2002R’s series of suede overlays, adding rough-cut edges to each one, giving the shoes the appearance of being torn apart or roughed up a bit. Additionally, the “Protection” pack features three colorway, triple white, triple black, and a tonal grey pair, mixing shades of the neutral color for an enticing look.
NEW BALANCE 2002R “PROTECTION” PACK RELEASE INFORMATION
New Balance’s next batch of colorways of the 2002r has not yet been announced for release stateside, though they have already launched from select retailers overseas. The rough-edged “Protection Pack” will be available from both NewBalance.com and select retailers, with a price tag somewhere in the $140 range. Check out the official images below for a better look, and stay tuned to JustFreshKicks for more New Balance release news.
New Balance 2002R “Protection Pack”
Release Date: August 20, 2021
Price: $150
WHERE TO BUY
FCFS
YCMC (10am ET)
New Balance (10am ET)
Nice Kicks (10am ET)
Bodega (10am ET)
SNS (Sold Out)
Raffles
Extra Butter (Online)
Xhibition (Online)
Feature (Online)
Packer (Online)
SNS (In App)
UPDATE 8/9/21: New Balance’s extremely popular 2002R “Protection Pack” has finally received a release date for the United States, dropping later this week on August 13th, 2021. So far, the three-pack of colorways have surfaced for release from retailers like Extra Butter and Bodega, both of which will host raffles for this release. Price tags for all three pairs come in at $150, given the unique nature of their construction.
