Andrew Rizzo Winter is coming, and New Balance has been hard at work outfitting its two most popular tech-runners for cold weather. With Cordura-clad takes on the New Balance 2002R and 1906R already on the docket, the former model now calls in GORE-TEX materials on yet another winter-appropriate offering.
Key utilitarian upgrades include a synthetic GORE-TEX toe cap and textured nylon base, sheltering the foot from snow and sleet and the like. A dark purple “Inkwell” hue dots the New Balance logo and underlays, while the rest of the upper fulfills a dusk-like mix in black and grey (save for a metallic silver heel accent). That same purple hue graces the ABZORB heel cushioning, accompanied by slivers of cream atop a white midsole.
Given the premium materials at play, the New Balance 2002R “Inkwell” retails for $180 ($35 more than your standard colorway). Overseas retailers are listing the shoes on a rolling basis, but no newbalance.com date has been floated at the time of this writing. Return periodically to our Sneaker Release Dates page for updates while we stay current on our end.
WHERE TO BUY
Mens New Balance 2002R Gore-Tex
US 2026
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