Official Look at the New Balance 2000 ABZORB "Grey/Blue"
TheNew Balance 2000 ABZORBis releasing in a 'Grey/Blue' colorway that is dressed in a clean white mesh upper base. The shoe's overlays eceive a modern silver grey overlay featuring a dotted gradient pattern. The 'N' logo on the later is also highlighted in a moody dark grey while additional metallic silver hints accent the heel and tongue. The '2000' logo is also stamped on the tongue to give it an additional design flair while it sits atop a plus ABZORB and ABZORB SBS cushioning in semi-translucent blue for a comfort. Watch for the pair arriving this summer.
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