New Balance steps away from its sports-focused styles for Spring 2023, and leans into lifestyle instead with these 2002R sneakers, the latest addition to the Boston brand’s recent “Refined Future” range. Distressed suede panels across the uppers adds a readily worn-in aesthetic that lead designer Yue Wu says is inspired by “wearable relics” - while the classic 860v2 unit keeps the look comfortable underfoot. The future is looking stylish in these sneakers for sure.