New Balance 2002R 'Black Grey' M2002RBV

New Balance 2002R 'Black Grey' — M2002RBV

Dark precision, technical heritage. The New Balance 2002R in 'Black Grey' is the definitive tonal dark execution of NB's most technically sophisticated lifestyle runner — a deep black leather base with grey overlay accents that let the 2002R's complex multi-panel construction and premium material layering communicate quality entirely through form rather than colour.

Key Features

• Colorway: Black Grey — a deep black base with grey tonal overlay accents; a dark, composed two-tone palette that highlights the 2002R's architectural paneling without relying on colour drama
• Model: 2002R — New Balance's premium lifestyle runner drawing technical DNA from the original 2002 series; featuring N-ergy cushioning, multi-layer upper construction, and a refined silhouette that sits at the intersection of performance heritage and collector culture
• Upper: Premium leather construction with grey overlay panels; low-top profile with lace closure and round toe; structured build for lasting shape retention and a refined street-ready silhouette
• Midsole: N-ergy® cushioning technology for lightweight, responsive all-day comfort and superior impact absorption
• Outsole: Durable rubber sole for all-day street traction
• Sizing: Unisex sizing — available in full US Men's, Women's, and EU sizing
• Style Code: M2002RBV
• Release: February 2024

Fit & Sizing

True to size. Unisex fit. Full size run from Men's US 4 to US 11 (Women's US 5.5–12.5 / EU 36–45). See the size chart for your exact fit.

Why the 2002R Black Grey?

Black and grey is the most technically demanding tonal combination to execute well on a multi-panel sneaker — without colour variation to guide the eye, every material transition, panel seam, and overlay placement has to earn its position through texture and form alone. The 2002R's construction is built for exactly this: its N-ergy technology visible through the midsole, its leather panels defined by material quality rather than colour contrast. The Black Grey reads as a shoe for people who understand construction — who look at the 2002R and see the engineering beneath the aesthetic. One of the most sophisticated colourways in the 2002R lineup for collectors who prefer restraint over spectacle.