Month: May 2022

Production numbers of New Balance’s sneaker offerings are expected to ramp up extensively this season, and one silhouette that will be part of this is the 2002R. While the silhouette is primarily known as a lifestyle-focused offering, the brand has elected to add protective elements to it that make it more appropriate for hiking trails.Across the front of the kicks, the Boston entity has added Toe Protect overlays which provide wearers with more durability and shielding against rougher terrains. Other hiker-inspired elements include the metal eyelets that are tacked on near the ankles as well as the laces which has been modified to rope form. A signature trail palette is applied to this particular colorway as dusty hue lines the suede overlays while rosy pink hits drop off on the laces, collars and heel windows. Beige hues are injected into the lower heel paneling and a lilac tone tints the side’s N logos.Interested in picking up a pair? These are available right now through New Balance Korea, but a stateside drop is expected to arrive in the coming weeks.Elsewhere in the world of footwear, peep a closer look at the New Balance 2002R “Hiking Pack” in “Black.”

Following the reveal of two colorways, New Balance’s 2002R “Hiking Pack” is getting deeper with a “Black” colorway. Centered around a tonal look, the shoe features choice hits of purple and green that highlight the rugged design.The latest hiking take on the New Balance 2002R features upgraded suede, mesh and leather uppers expressing a resistant look and feel. Detailing comes in the form of silver metal eyelets and Toe Protect reinforcement at the top of the shoe. Elevating the mix are NERGY-assisted midsoles that continue the black, purple and green theme of the colorway.Price at $120 USD, the New Balance 2002R “Black” from the “Hiking Pack” is now expected to release June 18.For more footwear news, take a first look at the adidas YEEZY BOOST 350 V2 “Dark Beluga.”

Following its debut in an “Oreo” colorway earlier this month, Nike’s Air Max Flyknit Racer arrives in a classic “Multi-Color” makeup for its second-ever colorway. The new Nike Air Max Flyknit Racer silhouette appears as a hybrid between the 2012 Flyknit Racer and the Air Max Pre-Day, maintaining the lightweight knit uppers while adding structure with additional panels and a revised sole unit.The upcoming pairs adopt a “Multi-Color” color blocking across the Flyknit uppers dressed in a mix of “Ghost Green,” “Black,” “Pink Blast,” and “Photo Blue” hues. Matte black leather panels extend across the eye stays and heel counter, meanwhile, lateral Swoosh branding is woven into the footwear. Additional highlights include neon green accents found across the tongue tab, heel pull tab, and Move to Zero insole branding. Rounding out the design is a modern elevated sole unit taken from the Pre-Day featuring an exposed air bubble and chiseled heel.Take an official look at the Nike Air Max Flyknit Racer “Multi-Color” above and expect the pairs to arrive at Nike’s website and select retailers in the coming weeks for $150 USD.Elsewhere in footwear, take an official look at the Nike Air Force 1 Next Nature “Sun Club.”