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Man of Many
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Man of Many
New Balance's ABZORB 2000 is Already a Sold Out Success, But It's Just Warming Up
By Ben McKimm - News Published: 23 June 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 3 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. Charlotte Lee is a veteran designer behind some of New Balance's best sneakers, and it's looking like she's onto another sold-out success with the ABZORB 2000 (AUD$260). Her greatest hits include the WRPD Runner, 530, 1000, and viral 1906L sneaker loafer, but she spent three times longer designing the ABZORB 2000 than a typical New Balance lifestyle sneaker. With a sold-out first release on 12th of June 2025, it's looking like it was time well spent. This new futuristic model takes off from where the James Lee and Yue Wu designed New Balance 9060 left off. That 'retrofuturism' 9060 sneaker appeared out of thin air and emerged as a successful model for the brand, and while it's hard to dismiss how much it has done for changing the narrative around chunky dad shoes, the ABZORB 2000 walks a different path with a hoast of futuristic touches. It looks to channel a little too much Nike Air Max Scorpion at first glance, but this is all New Balance. Lee turned to abandoned NB technology known as ABZORB SBS for inspiration, but it's not the only piece of technology. She also leaned on the virutal reality tool 'Gravity Sketch' to look at the model in 3D and bring intricate details to areas of the shoe, best seen in the screen-printed upper that serves a function by reducing the amount of TPU waste that would traditionally go into a design like this. Let's take a closer look! New Balance ABZORB 2000 | Image: Supplied / New Balance The launch colour—Still Water with Blue Agate—is a highlight, but as Riley Jones from WWD rightly pointed out, it looks like it's out of a video game. 'We wanted something that felt futuristic and progressive but still rooted in our DNA,' said Paul Kaseumsouk, general manager of lifestyle inline and speed at New Balance, in an interview with Footwear News. 'It's about evolving the brand's aesthetic without losing what makes it distinct. You can still find subtle nods to our heritage in the detailing and craftsmanship, but the overall design was meant to break the mold and signal a bold step forward.' Interestingly, this is the first 2000s-inspired silhouette for Lee. 'I was like, 'Is this really the right shoe for me to be doing?' And actually everyone got to saying, 'Yeah, because you're taking a new spin on it, keep on going,'' she said in an interview with WWD. 'Then at the end, I kind of stood back and was like, 'Wow. Yeah, OK.'' New Balance ABZORB 2000 | Image: Supplied / New Balance New Balance ABZORB 2000 | Image: Supplied / New Balance New Balance ABZORB 2000 | Image: Supplied / New Balance New Balance ABZORB 2000 | Image: Supplied / New Balance While it's unconventional design is the obvious drawcard, maybe the most impressive thing about the New Balance ABZORB 2000 was its roll-out. No big names, stars, celebrities, influencers. It was simply shared in a post by Brazilian stylist Gustavo Soares to his 10,000 followers before it was picked up by sneaker publishers and later in Milan Design Week in partnership with retailer Slam Jam. The next move, however, will be bigger. Chicago's Joe Freshgoods is cooking up an all-over pink pair, and while details are scarce, expect to see more of these during the upcoming Paris Fashion Week from Tuesday June 24th to Sunday June 29th 2025. Stay tuned for more collaborations of the New Balance A and GR colourways to roll-out as the ABZORB 2000 hits retailers and online stores around the world in the coming months. New Balance ABZORB 2000 | Image: Supplied / New Balance
Hypebeast
15-06-2025
- Business
- Hypebeast
New Balance ABZORB 2000 Surfaces in "Silver/Black"
Name:New Balance ABZORB 2000 'Silver/Black'Colorway:Silver/BlackSKU:U2000EARetail Price:$170 USDRelease Date:Fall 2025Where to Buy:New Balance The surfacing of theNew Balance ABZORB 2000in 'Silver/Black' marks a significant moment, highlighting the brand's commitment to reinterpreting its technological legacy through a decidedly modern lens. This 'Silver/Black' colorway, however, brings a universally appealing and effortlessly cool aesthetic to this forward-looking silhouette. It leverages the timeless appeal of metallic silver and deep black, a combination that has long signified both sophistication and a touch of technical prowess. It proudly showcases a full-length combination of New Balance's renowned ABZORB cushioning and ABZORB SBS pods. The upper of the 'Silver/Black' variant is a testament to minimalist influence and refined construction. It features a lightweight mesh base with subtle printed overlay patterns, ensuring breathability while maintaining a sleek profile. Reflective accents are strategically placed, enhancing visibility and adding a touch of futuristic flair, particularly relevant in urban environments. The printed 'N' branding maintains a clean, modern look, allowing the innovative sole unit to truly stand out.
Hypebeast
03-06-2025
- Sport
- Hypebeast
Official Look at the New Balance 2000 ABZORB "Grey/Blue"
Name:New Balance ABZORB 2000 'Grey/Blue'Colorway:Black/GreySKU:U9060ERAMSRP:$170 USDRelease Date:Summer 2025Where to Buy:New Balance 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.
