New Balance Unveils Hiking-Inspired 2002Rs

For the summer months ahead, New Balance is expanding its beloved 2002R linage with an all-new hiking-inspired offering.

This forthcoming New Balance 2002R boasts an outdoors-ready outfit comprised of a brown leather build with suede overlays, mesh underlays, and metal top eyelets. Further elevating the pair are the contrasting red laces, the Toe Protect reinforcement, and finally down below an ABZORB SBS heel cushioning with N-ergy for superior shock absorption.

As revealed by an Instagram post by NB designer Yue Wu, inspiration came from the hiking boots featured in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

This New Balance 2002R is currently available via New Balance Korea’s online store, while a stateside release is expected in the upcoming weeks via NewBalance.com and select retailers. Keep it locked to our Sneaker Release Dates Calendar for updates.