New Balance 2002R Protection Pack Olive & Sandstone Review and On-Feet

Explore the timeless craftsmanship and contemporary design in our latest review. These sneakers are a testament to New Balance's dedication to blending performance with street-wear. With suede uppers, rip-stop underlays, and distressed accents, they embody the 'Refined Future' treatment, adding a touch of sophistication to utilitarian elements. Discover the various colorways and dive into a world where fashion meets function!

[@browneyeskody]

I kinda regret getting a 2002r goretex now after seeing and fitting the sandstone protection pack 😭

[@zacmacpherson]

Oh man, the Gortex pair is sick but I do feel you on that! I mean, you can't really ever own TOO MANY New Balance sneakers now can you haha!?

[@richmck007]

BOUGHT THEM BLACK FRIDAY FROM LOCAL STORE. FIT IS TRUE TO SIZE. ( 110 EUROS, WERE 170euros ) I’M A 43 EUROPE ( 9 UK / US..? ) AND WITH THE LACES in THIS VIDEO THEY FIT LIKE A GLOVE. QUALITY IS DEFINITELY THERE AS I HAVE WORN 200R FOR THREE YEARS SINCE I BROKE THE BANK TO GET 2 PAIRS IN BLACK AND IN NAVY BLUE WHEN RELEASED. With Jeans, or straight ‘’legged’’ chinos then look really good. THEY SHOULD BE TREATED BEFORE WEARING TO PROTECT FROM RAIN. LIGHTER COLORS WILL FADE AND DARKEN. I WOULD ADVISE AGAINST THEM UNLESS YOU WEAR THEM HARDLY EVER OR COS YOU like THAT WORN LOOK…

[@zacmacpherson]

DAMN!! That's one hell of a deal if I've ever heard of one. Love love love NB this year. They've really come out swinging- and it terms of matching both comfort and looks, they're killing it. Love the advice for anyone else wanting to pickup a pair! Hope you enjoyed the video my man :)

[@richmck007]

@@zacmacpherson yes. An informative video indeed.

[@chuckdeuces911]

I've always loved New Balance. Never buy the newest model, always but it the next year. I love Alta running shoes better than anything. I had some rainbow colored New Balance in 2012 but I can't remember the name but they were so beautiful. They had an orange base.

[@zacmacpherson]

Thanks for sharing! I'll have to have a look alone and see if I can sus out the pair you're talking about. I'll have to look into the Alta pair as-well as I've honestly never heard of em'!? Hope you enjoyed the video regardless. More content OTW!

[@Media-w9c]

Hey dude nice video! A quick question. I m considering this pair for winter rainy situations. One pair to rule them all (all situations 😅). Is the top part of the shoes water resistant? Below the laces. Im worried about the mesh part. Thank you!

[@richmck007]

No. They need to be made waterproof or else they will darken from the rainwater and could loose their color. I would advise investing in waterproofing them. Lots of video tutorials on KZbin showing how to do that. I am a diehard NB suede head

[@Media-w9c]

@@richmck007 awesome. Thank you for the response.

[@zacmacpherson]

Richmck007 beat me too it! but what he said haha- glad you enjoyed the video though. Really appreciate the support!

[@johnastudillo4879]

Just saw this. I have the dark moss and it got wet from milk droplets. I wiped it off using baby wipes but there is a watermark left on the ripstop. How can I remove that? Thanks! ​@@richmck007

[@nicolasmacpherson4467]

Fellow macpherson I see

[@zacmacpherson]

Us Macpherson's have got to stick together! Haha, love to see it.

[@eduardomartins7725]

a espuma aparente na língua ela é algo resistente? com o tempo ela não se desgataria ?

[@TheBigChz]

TTS? why so many people say this need to be 1/2size up??

[@ethannkyle9858]

Theyre a bit narrow. But loosening the laces makes them fit pretty good. I stayed true to size

[@zacmacpherson]

I have no idea, I have wide feet and sticking TTS honestly fits perfect for me. Did you end up picking up a pair?

[@romanroman9638]

are they comfy ?

[@xlons]

very

[@zacmacpherson]

Incredibly comfortable! You won't be disappointment in terms of comfort one bit.

[@browneyeskody]

@@zacmacphersondo they need to be broken in? I bought a pair of 2002r goretex but my feet were hurting like hell after a short walk