Regardless of how you feel about mules and clogs, they’re not going anywhere. Casual slip-on footwear is continuing to have a major moment and one to which New Balance looks to contribute with a sliced and diced version of its 2002R sneaker.
Based on an early preview from Modern Notoriety, the mule’s wonky shape maintains much of the original sneaker’s genetic makeup. An N-ERGY shock-absorbing sole unit still makes up the shoe’s undercarriage complete with ABZORB cushioning for added comfort. The shoe laces and tongue are gone, and in their place is a wider, perforated panel with the usual branding.
