The New Balance 2002R Skips A Season With A Fall-Ready Edition

Never too early.

Matt Varga June 12th, 2025 (updated)

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While the New Balance 2002R has now been woven into the fabric of the brand’s readily-accessible inline offerings, New Balance’s tendency to go off script from time to time means we can’t ever rule out splashier moments with the silhouette. The retro of the New Balance 2002R “Protection Pack” is proof in and of itself, harkening back to the model’s prime and reintroducing a once dominant style.

The tan/beige formulation at hand isn’t as headline-worthy, it’s still a jump ahead of schedule all the same, executing an autumnal look even as we reach the hottest portion of the calendar. Though lighter and darker portions alternate as you work through the shoe, it’s only shades away from a totally monochromatic edition, wearing earthy hues all throughout. It sets up a very easily digestible overall look, with perhaps the only unexpected note coming via a branding hit, as the “N” logo on the quarter wears shaggy suede to break up an otherwise one-note profile.

As with most other general release New Balance product, this 2002R in tan and beige doesn’t come with a concrete release date. In lieu of one, be ready for a drop on NewBalance.com in the coming weeks, checking in at the typical $145 retail price.

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Mens New Balance 2002R

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RETAIL PRICE: $145

RELEASE DATE: 2025

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.