New Balance’s 2002R has been a staple of their catalog for the past few years, regularly releasing in new styles and colorways. This year, the Boston brand is gearing up to introduce a new textural variant of the silhouette, featuring a quilted leather base for the upper, coming soon.
The New Balance 2002R was somewhat of a failure for the brand when it originally released in 2010. The model was known just as the 2002 at the time, and featured premium materials and a lot of gel cushioning underfoot, and came with a hefty price tag of $250. Fast forward twelve years, and New Balance refined the silhouette, swapping out the midsole for that of the 860v2, and cutting the price in half. The resulting rework has been a huge success for the Boston brand, with a massive range of colors and styles releasing in the past few years since its return.
This week, we have an early look at a new variation of the 2002R, with some unique textures added. The latest new look features a diamond quilted pattern across its leather base layer, giving the shoe a winter-ready look. The rest of the pair is built from suede overlays, all of which are cast in white, with hints of brown for the heel tabs and midsole accents.
NEW BALANCE 2002R “QUILTED” RELEASE INFORMATION
New Balance’s latest style of their popular 2002R has not been announced for release yet but is expected to land sometime soon in late Summer 2024. The “Quilted” style in an all-white color scheme will likely be available from both NB and select retailers, for an estimated $160. Check out the product images below for a better look, and stay tuned to JustFreshKicks for more NB release news, like PaperBoy’s upcoming FuelCell collaboration.
New Balance 2002R
Style Code: M2002RPD
Release Date: 2024
