New Balance 2002R Protection Pack Grey Silver

The Protection Pack has been a recent favourite amongst sneakerheads, slowly building an audience since the first collection dropped in 2021. Fetching high after-market prices, the original collection is only one amongst several New Balance releases that sneakerheads are willing to go above and beyond for. Returning with a rough-cut collection is this 2002R Protection Pack in the “Grey Silver” colourway, one for the New Balance Grey fanatics out there.

From afar, you wouldn’t be amiss to think these were a standard pair of New Balance 991 or 992. Doing a double take will reveal, however, that the extra details sprinkled on the upper are what makes this release so distinct. The grey, beige and white split on the midsole is what can initially throw you off, echoing a staple feature on the highly regarded NB 992 series. A tightly woven mesh provides a breathable edge to the shoe, partially swallowed up by the jagged cuts of the overlaying panels. The tongue has also received the deconstructed treatment with its uneven edges sticking out high above the laces. The branding on the midsole and collar region receives a dash of red, whereas the sidewall and bottom eyestay keep things minimal.

If you are after a classic New Balance shoe with a deconstructed twist, this 2002R Protection Pack edition in the “Grey Silver” colourway is one to keep your eye on. Find out more regarding this drop by sticking by The Sole Supplier.

For sizing information check out our New Balance 2002R size guide.