New Balance works in collaboration with Freshgoods on a new iteration of the signature 2002r sneaker model with the 'Conversations Amongst Us' design. The shoe joins the ongoing pack with the existing 550s and it takes on a similar cream tonal palette as the base foundation.
This time around, the shoes are made from a blend of smooth White mesh, fine-grain leather materials, and suede. A glossy cream hue makes its way onto the branding detail by the lateral counter and overlaying on top of the toe box. Bright orange can be seen on the seams, the tongue, and the cutouts at the heel that read "Conversations" and "Amongst Us." The oval tongue tabs are designed in light blue for contrast and it all sits on the N-ERGY midsole.
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