The New Balance 2002R Gore-Tex “Protection Pack” in Grey brings the line back to the aesthetic that helped define its second life, those jagged, uneven overlays that look torn rather than cut, as if the shoe was shaped by erosion rather than a factory tool. This version takes that idea and folds it into a cooler, more subdued palette. Shades of grey anchor the design, but the soft blue notes, charcoal shadows and faint touches of tan keep the shoe from sinking into monotone territory.
The Gore-Tex lining lifts the 2002R into a more practical lane without altering its familiar shape. The materials sit slightly more structured because of the waterproof membrane, yet the sneaker maintains that worn-in, layered feel that made the Protection Pack such a hit.
It reads like a refined upgrade rather than a reinvention, a version made for year-round wear instead of just the dry seasons. Anyone who gravitated toward the early revival pairs will recognise the DNA instantly, but the grey palette makes this one feel like the most approachable of the trio.
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