New Balance has not been afraid to venture into new territory, as seen with the slew of recently revealed silhouettes like the ABZORB 2000. The model, designed by veteran NB employee Charlotte Lee, harkens back to the Y2K era of viz-tech sneaker, something that New Balance has not traditionally been known for. So far, the color palettes chosen for the sneaker also lean into the early 2000s, which were defined by glossy, semi-translucent plastics and vibrant pops of color. Following the launch of the recent Black Grey and White Grey color schemes, the model has appeared in a Rose Sugar colorway.
The one-piece mesh construction features a gradient pink color, transitioning from a saturated deep pink shade near the bottom portion into a light pink, almost cream shade as you move toward the center. Screenprinted overlays wrap around the toe and collar of the upper, coming in a light cream interspersed with hits of white and grey in a techy design pattern.
