New Balance 2002 Casual Sneakers

Description

Upper: Flexible forefoot mesh and supple suede overlays that accommodate metatarsal sensitivity and bunions, supported by a firm external heel counter.
Midsole Cushioning: Heavy-duty ABZORB midsole paired with N-ergy cushioning engineered to absorb vertical landing forces and reduce force loads on knees and ankles.
Cushioning & Stability Technologies: Midfoot Stability Web arch shank limits excessive midfoot torsion, preventing arch collapse and reducing tension along the plantar fascia band.
Outsole: Broad, full-contact N-ergy rubber sole layout engineered to eliminate localized pressure spots and evenly distribute body weight.

Key Features & Benefits

Plantar Strain Relief: Torsional arch shank supports natural foot structure, significantly lowering strain across the plantar fascia.
Joint Shock Mitigation: ABZORB SBS heel pods buffer hard surface strikes, lowering impact stress on ankles, knees, and hips.
Grounded Rearfoot Stability: Rigid heel counter cradles the calcaneus bone to maintain proper anatomical gait alignment.
Pressure-Relieving Base: Wide platform distributes body weight evenly across the entire footprint to prevent localized foot soreness.

Sizing & Fit Advice

Fits True to Size (TTS). The factory sockliner is easily removable to accommodate custom medical orthotics; select half a size up if using thick orthotics.

How to Find Your Size (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Setup: Place a plain sheet of paper on a hard floor, flushed against a flat wall. 2. Position: Stand on the paper with your heel resting gently against the wall (wearing your preferred athletic socks). 3. Mark: Mark the furthest point of your longest toe on the paper with a pencil. 4. Measure: Measure the distance from the edge of the paper (wall) to your mark in Centimeters (CM).
Recommended Fitting Margin:
Casual / Everyday Wear: Add +0.5 cm to your measured foot length.
Performance Running / Walking: Add +0.5 cm to +1.0 cm for comfortable movement and toe wiggle room.

New Balance Signature Fit & Characteristics

Fit Profile: New Balance models (especially core Made in USA/UK and classic heritage lines like 574, 990 series, and 1906R) generally feature a slightly roomier toe box and standard heel lock.