Sneaker News Get ready for brands across the industry to start weaving the phrase “transitional weather” into their campaigns, and as a result, your social media feeds. To a large degree, our front page is going through its own phase in that regard. Even if by meteorological standards, we’re still in the heat of summer, the fact that winterized versions of classic silhouettes continue to trickle out means that the colder seasons are very nearly upon us.
New Balance has made it a mission to keep their staple shoes in rotation despite more inclement streets for several years now; run-of-the-mill overhauls for the New Balance 1000, 1906R, and their running classics have made special editions like the weatherized 2002R “Protection Pack.”
A new face is entering the fray of climate-ready editions with the New Balance 2010 Cordura, bucking rain’s favorite material for its titular fabric. It’s truly a matter of preference at the end of the day, as the high-abrasion foundation here also arrives with waterproof coatings to ensure high-level performance in the elements. To meet this new utility-minded redux, New Balance calls up three similarly blocked editions, utilizing black branding and soles to match three shades in the upper: black, medium grey, and a light khaki.
All three of these New Balance 2010 Cordura colorways should be coming to the usual New Balance channels and partnering storefronts as we cruise through the Fall/Winter 2026 slate. Don’t be shocked if there’s a slight premium on the model’s $145 retail price given the new materials.
