The New Balance 2002R Protection Pack Eclipse combines elements of the New Balance 2002 and the 860 and lends an edgy design to the upper. Dressed in a stealthy colorway with hits of earth tones, this runner also has a bit of a trail shoe vibe.


The Protection Pack Eclipse iteration of the New Balance 2002R features an upper with a base of black ripstop overlaid with layers of jagged dark blue and gray nubuck that give the upper both style and structure. The heel counter is black, laid over a goldish-tan ripstop with New Balance branding.��Cord laces with a lock at the top complete the rough and ready look of this upper.


What our experts appreciate most about this shoe is its high-performance sole unit. The midsole is constructed of ABZORB boosted with N-ergy, with absorbing SBS in the heel for enhanced cushioning. The black rubber outsole is ridged and lugged for traction and vented for midsole expansion.