New Balance 'Lunar New Year' Pack
Celebrating the Lunar New Year, New Balance release a pack of 2002Rs and 550s in muted tones.
Inspired by the Year of the Rabbit, the whole pack sees a blend of gentle approachability and willful boldness. The 550s feature neutral tones, with the incorporation of deep red pieces throughout the collection adding flashes of unexpected spontaneity. A premium leather upper offers a rich look and feel, for an elegant expression of the streamlined, ‘80s basketball design.
For the New Balance 2002R, the special-edition Lunar New Year designs outfit the sleek, performance-running-inspired lines of the 2002R in two colourways, as well as an extension of the 2002R 'Protection Pack'. The first is rendered in a rich, darker selection of natural shades while the other features calming, airy light grey tones.
Finishing the pack is the popular Protection version in a dusk grey colourway with exposed yellow foam. The Lunar New Year 2002R outfits the fashion-forward ‘Refined Future’ formulation of the popular silhouette in a neutral palette that highlights the shoe’s material mix. The mesh upper serves as a consistent grey base, with the suede overlays, heel counter, and tongue offering a more pronounced sense of contrast.
The New Balance Lunar Pack drops this Friday 27 January in CPT, JHB and online.
New Balance 550 & 2002R: R3199
New Balance 2002R 'Protection Pack': R3399
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