New Balance 2002

The wine is aging well, but it still doesn't compare to the New Balance 2002. They first came out in 2010 as a successor to the 2001 model, after which they took on a number of functional elements that were enhanced in the final version with a gel component on the heel, a more breathable upper, and an overall sportier look. Initial sales were not indicative of what was to come with the New Balance 2002R. But as the end of the decade approached, the dad shoe trend began to grow stronger and it's safe to say the rest is history.

The "R" was added to the number 2002, which definitely confirmed the transition from performance to lifestyle, in which the sneaker excels mainly thanks to its high comfort and pleasant materials both outside and inside the shoe. We owe the look that is emblematic of the urban sneaker of the 1920s to the creative director of NB Japan's Japanese division named Tetsuya Shono, who redefined the American streetwear aesthetic into a trend that currently rules the sidewalks. So get your own scepter, too, and put on the New Balance 2002R.