With GORE-TEX, New Balance’s Best Dad Shoe Is Literally Built to Protect
New Balance's "Protection Pack" is easily one of the brand's best sets of sneakers. Thanks to a new GORE-TEX update, the famous dad shoes just got better.
Wrapped in GORE-TEX, New Balance's 2002 "Protection Pack" sneakers are built to last through rain, snow, and most yucky wet weather.
The high-tech material helps the water slide right off, keeping wearers dry and warm. And even though it blocks out elements, it still lets air flow for breathability.
Consider the classic 2002s literal protectors now.
In addition to the GORE-TEX touch, fans can also count on the familiar "Refined Future" look, with pre-torn suede layered over breezy mesh and smooth leather moments.
The deconstructed design famously debuted on the 2002R sneakers in 2021. Since then, New Balance has applied the popular aesthetic to other models, including its sneaker-mule hybrids and the techy 1906.
Now, the OG "Protection Pack" shoe is back and ready for whatever the day brings.
The GORE-TEX "Protection Pack" comes in three colorways, which are now available at stores like Titolo and AFEW for around $210.
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