New Balance and Versace VP of Sneakers and Men’s Footwear Salehe Bemburry have collaborated to birth this 2002R.
The Versace exec took the classic 2002R and made it his own, drawing his inspiration from his transcontinental move from NYC to LA and Bembury’s discovery of the outdoors. It sports a combination hairy suede, mesh and leather build of of earthy, canyon inspired hues atop a 860v2 sole.
The Salehe Banbury x New Balance 2002R is scheduled to release October 23 at newbalance.com and select retail establishments; they will carry a $150 USD sticker price.
Salehe Bembury x New Balance 2002R $150 October 23, 2020