New Balance 2002R Sizing: How Do They Fit

Renowned Boston footwear label New Balance is undeniably the centre of attention in the sneaker universe currently, all thanks to the high-heat collaborations its been hosting with the likes of Teddy Santis' Aimé Leon Dore, Nigo's Japanese streetwear essential A Bathing Ape, and a whole lot more sneakerheads are enjoying. One of the coveted silhouettes at this time is the New Balance 2002R, a retro-inspired runner that disappeared from the shelves in 2010 but received a revamp in 2021 and has exploded in popularity since. While the model is currently being a manufacturer in Asia, a few colourways have already started to trickle into the European and US market and if you're looking to cop your first pair, you might be wanting to know more about the New Balance 2002R sizing.

Is the New Balance 2002R comfortable? Do New Balance 2002Rs run true to size? Does the New Balance 2002R fit big or small? All the questions you have about the New Balance 2002R flowing in your head will be answered in this New Balance 2002R sizing guide we created for you. Our sneaker experts here at The Sole Supplier will even tell you how to clean and maintain your pair, as well as how to style your New Balance 2002R. Read on for more!

I would recommend you go a half size up on the New Balance 2002R. The inner walls have padding in them including the collars which makes them a bit snug. I think it would have been slightly uncomfortable if I went true to size.

There's no questioning that the New Balance 2002R is one of the most comfortable trainers on the market. The pair is housed underfoot with a New Balance 860v2 midsole, meaning that the comfort levels on them are insane.

I've seen a lot of people wear them with cuffed joggers because they have a sport running shoe vibe, but I wear mine with straight fit pants that hang over the tongue, that's the go-to style in South Korea. I can wear them all day and I plan to collect all the colourways.

I clean mine with a cleaning sponge mixed with a cleaning solution from Jason Markk. As for my pairs crafted with suede overlays, I use wet wipes to rub off small dirt marks and use water repellant spray on them to avoid them getting extremely dirty.

My first pair happens to be my favourite colourway too. It's the thisisneverthat x New Balance 2002R "White Black", which has a crisp white base lined with a yellowed midsole that gives the shoe a vintage aesthetic.

The New Balance 2002R sizing is a little small. They fit more snug so it would be best to go up half a size from your usual. I normally go TTS in most sneakers but you could afford to go a half size up to give your feet some breathing space.

They’re beyond comfy. If I know I’ve got a long day having to walk around London, I’m probably going to whack these on. They're my go-to beaters.

They have that sporty runner look so I wear mine with cuffed joggers. Anything baggy that would over the top of them wouldn’t look great in my opinion. I recommend any of the Cole Buxton range of joggers.

Because I beat this pair up, I don’t clean them that often. But when they're starting to look really grubby, I use sneaker cleaning wipes just to touch up the soles.

My favourite by far is the New Balance 2002R "Incense Deep Taupe" colourway. They go with everything and they come across like a high-end pair.

Although its a little harder to get a small size, the sizing between men's and women's New Balance 2002R is the same. The fit of the New Balance 2002R is slightly tight! To maximise comfort, I would definitely say to go a half a size up. Thats what I did and now they're a perfect fit.

They've got next-level comfort. The ABZORB midsole mixed with the quality construction means I can wear mine all day long without any problems. Once I've beaten them up a little too much, I'll probably end up using them for the gym.

Such a retro shoe requires a timeless fit! I like to pair my NB2002R's with a dress or some shorts in the summer and then they pair really well with jeans or cargo trousers in colder weather.

Like with all my other shoes, I use my special sneaker cleaning kit. I make sure to use a special suede brush though because I find the pigskin suede textiles can be pretty delicate.

I love the New Balance 2002R "Bone Light Aluminum" colourway. I've been feeling neutral colours a bit more recently so they're great for pairing with my fits.

Generally speaking, the New Balance 2002R fits half size small. It's built with extra padding in the collars and inner midfoot walls, so they give a snug fit. If you have narrow feet, then going true to size shouldn't be a problem. The dual-midsole concealing ABZORB cushioning technology for optimal comfort and N-ergy rubber outsole delivering plenty of shock absorption and grippy traction ensures that you won't slip on any surface.

The New Balance 2002R was revived in 2020 via high-profile collabs. The noteworthy iterations are the Salehe Bembury x New Balance 2002R, the Randomevent x UNIK x New Balance 2002R, and most especially the BAPE x New Balance 2002R "Green Camo" and "Grey Camo".

If none of the available options interest you, make sure you keep it locked in right here at The Sole Supplier for all the latest New Balance release dates as we can guarantee you that there are many more high-heat pairs arriving soon!

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