The New Balance 2002R Rust Oxide fuses an aesthetic popularized in the early 2000s with high-performance sneaker technology. The upper features a base of dark orange mesh with suede overlays in different shades of orange and brown leather overlays on the toe box and heel. It includes a dark orange suede tongue and plush sock liner with padding at the collar. Gray leather accents appear on the side-panel "N" branding and heel. The shoe boasts a high-performance midsole and outsole, with a sail and beige ABZORB midsole for compression resistance and cushioning, and ABZORB SBS heel cushioning for comfort and stability. The black rubber outsole provides grip, while the sail N-ergy offers optimum impact absorption and the beige Stability Web technology supports the arch. This sneaker was released on August 28, 2022.