Teased by Joe Freshgoods at the tail-end of February, the New Balance “Conversations Amongst Us” collection debuts tomorrow, April 15th, with a 550 and 2002R.
Rooted in verbal and non-verbal communication between members of the Black community, the footwear and apparel capsule has been at least two years in the works between Joseph Robinson, a group of Black associates at New Balance and the Boston-based institution. Both inaugural sneakers in the “Conversations Amongst Us” lineup don off-white ensembles that commemorate the wear-and-tear that comes about from a life lived. The New Balance 550 has quickly garnered attention from savvy and casual consumers alike, as its clean canvas arrangement delivers one of the model’s most versatile styles as of late. The accompanying New Balance 2002R has been touted by fans of the unshakeable “dad shoe” trend, though the mid-2000s model doesn’t currently boast the same level of hype as the Steven Smith-designed 550. Nevertheless, both shoes are two of 12 footwear options prepped for the “Conversations Amongst Us” collection, which is referenced across each pairs’ sock-liners and spines. The debut duo is as fresh as a white t-shirt in the summer, while simultaneously demonstrating that “battle scars” can be worn proudly.
Enjoy campaign imagery of the “Conversations Amongst Us” 550 and 2002R ahead, courtesy of Sneaker Politics, as you wait to try your luck at either pair on April 15th.
For more “N”-branded footwear, check out the New Balance 991‘s upcoming styles.
WHERE TO BUY
Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 550 "Conversations Amongst Us"
US 04/15/2022 Friday
Retailer | Time | Shipping | Release type | Status | Reminder | |
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Stadium Goods | N/A | Ships worldwide | After Market | Check Site | - | |
New Balance US | N/A | North America Only | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Foot Locker | 10:00 | North America Only | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Bodega | N/A | Ships worldwide | Raffle | Check Site | - | |
Extra Butter | N/A | North America Only | Raffle | Check Site | - | |
Feature | N/A | Ships worldwide | Raffle | Check Site | - | |
Social Status | N/A | Ships worldwide | Raffle | Check Site | - | |
A Ma Maniere | N/A | Ships worldwide | Raffle | Check Site | - | |
Sneaker Politics | N/A | North America Only | Raffle | Check Site | - | |
KITH | 10:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Packer | 10:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Concepts | 10:00 | North America Only | Standard | Check Site | - | |
JD Sports US | 10:00 | North America Only | Standard | Check Site | - | |
UNKNWN | 12:45 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Wish | 10:00 | North America Only | Standard | Check Site | - | |
SSENSE | 10:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Notre | 10:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Shop Nice Kicks | 10:00 | North America Only | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Burn Rubber | 14:45 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
DTLR | 10:00 | North America Only | Standard | Check Site | - |
Europe 04/15/2022 Friday
Retailer | Time | Shipping | Release type | Status | Reminder | |
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END. | 00:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
MR PORTER | 00:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Browns | 12:30 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Slam Jam | 10:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Luisa Via Roma | 13:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Foot District | 09:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Patta | 15:45 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Voo Berlin | 12:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
43einhalb | 09:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
BSTN | 09:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Asphaltgold | 09:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
AFEW | 09:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Très Bien | 10:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
SNS | 11:00 | North America Only | Standard | Check Site | - | |
OneBlockDown | 09:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - |
WHERE TO BUY
New Balance 2002R "Conversations Amongst Us"
US 04/01/2023 Saturday
Retailer | Time | Shipping | Release type | Status | Reminder | |
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New Balance US | N/A | North America Only | Standard | Check Site | - |
Europe 04/15/2022 Friday
Retailer | Time | Shipping | Release type | Status | Reminder | |
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END. | 00:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Foot Patrol | 18:00 | Europe Only | Standard | Check Site | - | |
MR PORTER | 00:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Browns | 12:30 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Slam Jam | 10:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Luisa Via Roma | 13:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Foot District | 09:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Patta | 15:45 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Voo Berlin | 12:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
43einhalb | 09:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
BSTN | 09:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Asphaltgold | 09:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
AFEW | 09:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Naked | 09:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
SNS | 11:00 | North America Only | Standard | Check Site | - | |
Très Bien | 10:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - | |
OneBlockDown | 09:00 | Ships worldwide | Standard | Check Site | - |