The New Balance 2002R Picks “Passion Fruit” And “Dragon Berry”

Available now via NewBalance.com.

Matt Varga February 21, 2025

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While the New Balance 2002R may not be a staple of collaborations and high-heat endeavors the way it once was, New Balance is still filling up the newswire with new make-ups for the model as a readily accessible lifestyle shoe. Though the model’s composition naturally lends itself to simpler designs, there’s still plenty of room for more experimental looks to take hold, including the New Balance 2002R “Twilight Haze/Passion Fruit/Dragon Berry” that just surfaced.

Though billed as a women’s shoe, something immediately evident with the vivid pink and lightened rose tones utilized throughout, the black anchoring that crashes in at the quarter does a good job in delivering some unisex appeal, a grounded contrast to the dominant saccharine tones. With those divergent panels, New Balance cooks up a unprecedented color-blocking scheme, further set apart from previous pairs with the flares of deep purple through the sole.

As mentioned up top, the New Balance 2002R “Twilight Haze/Passion Fruit/Dragon Berry” is available now, retailing for $145. Hit the links below to pick up your pair.

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Mens New Balance 2002R

SKU: U2002RTB

RETAIL PRICE: $145

RELEASE DATE: Feb 21, 2025

US 02/21/2025 Friday

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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.