The New Balance 2002R Issues A Classic Black And Grey

No need to reinvent the wheel.

Matt Varga June 18th, 2025 (updated)

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Not every pair in the collection has to be a head-turner. For those looking for a new daily driver, New Balance has kept the 2002R stocked with a range of simplistic styles, but none come close in that regard to the “Black/Grey” edition at hand.

Simply put, it’s hard to ever take issue with a greyscale colorway, and the 2002R performs admirably in adapting that classic black/grey/white. In trademark form, it’s multiple shades of grey on display with this pair, bridging the gap between the black suede overlays and white midsole with flares of steely tonality in the mesh base layer, weaving overlays above, and the additional suede anchoring beneath the quarter panel.

Though the New Balance 2002R featured here has already started hitting overseas retail channels, an official release date hasn’t been announced. You can comfortably expect this shoe to hit NB.com and partnering retailers in the coming weeks, retailing for $145.

: New Balance 2002R tanstore

: New Balance 2002R tanstore

: New Balance 2002R tanstore

: New Balance 2002R tanstore

: New Balance 2002R tanstore

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Mens New Balance 2002R

SKU: U2002RC

RETAIL PRICE: $145

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.