While FC Porto may have recently faced some challenges at the FIFA Club World Cup, it looks like they're absolutely killing it in the sneaker game. New Balance has been the Portuguese soccer team's official kit manufacturer since 2015, and to celebrate a decade of collaboration, the duo have unleashed the FC Porto x New Balance 2002R.
Keeping in line with Futebol Clube do Porto's home colors, this special edition 2002R works on top of a lightweight mesh base to keep things nice and breathable. Rich Navy suede wraps around the toebox and sidewalls, while vibrant Royal blue leather make things pop even more. New Balance's signature "N" logo lands on the laterals and medials, outlined in shiny Gold. Inside, custom striped insoles proudly display the FC Porto crest – a subtle detail that diehard fans will instantly appreciate.
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