AURALEE and New Balance Take On The New Balance 2002R

Sep. 6, 2022

2 min read

The New Balance 2002R has been one of the biggest success stories in recent years. It has blossomed from neglected “dad shoe” to pop culture icon in a few years with help from Joe Freshgoods and Bryant Giles to name a few. Tokyo-based brand AURALEE and New Balance have more on the schedule. After teaming up on the New Balance 550 and most recently the New Balance XC-72 the two are joining up for two new colorways of the 2002R.

The two colorways feature a mixture of suede, mesh, and leather materials for a premium feel on both. One features a white base with various shades of brown on the suede accents near the heel. The other colorway features more yellow colorblocking along with those same suede accents giving it a more tonal feel than the white version. Both include an aged N-ERGY midsole to create the vintage look that’s taking over today. The AURALEE X New Balance 2002R drops on September 9 via select retailers.

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AURALEE and New Balance Take On The New Balance 2002R

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