Y2K's design language is a breath of fresh air in the current landscape of sneakers, which has relied heavily either on going far back into the vault or looking too far ahead in the future. For New Balance, they’ve revisited the early 2000s through the aptly named New Balance ABZORB 2000. After an initial sellout with the Baby Blue colorway and previews of multiple pairs, such as the Black Grey, White Grey, and Dragon Berry, the sneaker has emerged in another neutral makeup.
The sneaker opts for a light sky blue hue on the mesh base without straying too far from the black-and-white-based pairs. The no-sew screen-printed overlay is rendered in varying grey hues, transitioning between dark and light tones near the toe and swapping between the shades on the paneling along the midfoot and heel. N logos on the midfoot also come in a greyscale finish, matching the NB and 2000 logos on the tongue.
Below sits the ABZORB and ABZORB SBS-cushioned foam midsole. Unlike other pairs that have opted for vibrant blue finishes, the ABZORB SBS pods spanning the full length of the sneaker are done in a neutral hue, grey, to be exact. Above this sits a cream-shaded ABZORB foam, while the sole unit below is done in a mixture of black and grey.
The New Balance ABZORB 2000 Blue Grey Cream will release in Fall 2025 through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is $170. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
New Balance ABZORB 2000 Blue Grey Cream
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