The New Balance 2002R Cools Off In “Sea Salt”

Edging up against "Triple White" aesthetics.

Matt Varga March 5th, 2025 (updated)

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The ascension of models like the New Balance 1906R and New Balance 9060 as premium product hasn’t led the Boston brand to shelve the New Balance 2002R. Contrarily, the stream of new looks has remained consistent; the model instead shifting the focus from high-heat product to readily-accessible lifestyle shoe. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better embrace than the “Sea Salt” colorway at hand.

Draped entirely in off-white tones, New Balance marches on with the suede-heavy design principles that’ve taken over the 2002R in recent months. Adjacent hues of “Sea Salt” and “Reflection” comprise a tonal look for the shoe, a white-on-white perfect for the warmer months ahead.

The New Balance 2002R “Sea Salt” has already popped up on global sites alongside the paired “Ice Wine” and green colorways that’ve hit the newswire recently. As with those shoes, expect a $150 retail price once this pair materializes.

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Mens New Balance 2002R

SKU: U2002RWH

RETAIL PRICE: $150

RELEASE DATE: 2026

US 2026

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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.