Length
2002R
- Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
New Balance 2002R
New BalanceRunner shape
- Reviews
38 of 41 reviews recommend it.
2 have reservations; 1 does not recommend it.
Will it fit your foot?
- Length: Small to large: mixed
- Width: Narrow, regular and wide: reports differ
- Toes: Roomy
- Forefoot: Reported pressure
Where can you wear it?
- Standing all day
- Walking all day
- An ordinary day
- Warm days: feels cool
- Rain: water gets in
$145Mid-rangetypical price at large US stores
Find on GoogleDo New Balance 2002R run big?
Reported sensations
Forefoot
2002R
- Reported pressure.
Over the instep
2002R
- Reported pressure.
Width
2002R
- Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Around the toes
2002R
- Roomy.
Are New Balance 2002R comfortable all day?
Through the day
2002R
- Running · An ordinary dayComfortable.
- All day standingComfortable.
- All day walkingComfortable.
- An ordinary dayComfortable.
Weight on foot
2002R
- hot weatherFeels light.
- Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Weather, water & grip
In warm weather
2002R
- Feels cool.
Grip underfoot
2002R
- Holds on wet ground.
Does rain get in?
2002R
- Water got into the shoes.
How do they hold up over time?
What wears or breaks?
1Upper
2002R
- Abrasion.
- Tearing.
2Heel
2002R
- Coming apart.
- The wearer stopped using this pair.
Will they keep their looks?
2002R
- wide feetHolds up with wear.
- Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.
How long have people worn them?
2002R
- Owners describe 1–2 years, 2–4 years, 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
- Some pairs are still in use.
These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.
See them on video
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Price
$0.28 a wear or less
No. 14 of 34 on our site
$145 ÷ about 520 wears: 3 owners have worn theirs 2 years or more · its owners wear it most days.
2 owners say theirs came apart or wore out.
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About our research
Based on 59 reviews and other sources.
We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.
How we put the guide together →Compare with similar pairs
Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.
New Balance 2002R vs New Balance 1906R
Also used for casual. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance 2002R | New Balance 1906R |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
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| Maker price | $144.99–$145 (typical price at large US stores) | $155 (typical price at large US stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-23.
New Balance 2002R vs New Balance T500
Also used for casual. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance 2002R | New Balance T500 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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T500
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
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T500
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Maker price | $144.99–$145 (typical price at large US stores) | $109.99–$110 (typical price at large US stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.
New Balance 2002R vs Asics Gel-Lyte III
Also used for casual. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance 2002R | Asics Gel-Lyte III |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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OG
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| Width |
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OG
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| Toe box |
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OG
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| All day on your feet |
| OG
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| Weight on the foot |
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OG
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.
New Balance 2002R vs Asics GEL-LYTE V
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 2002R | Asics GEL-LYTE V |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
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| Weight on the foot |
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.
New Balance 2002R vs New Balance 574
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 2002R | New Balance 574 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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574
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
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| Weight on the foot |
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574
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28.
New Balance 2002R vs New Balance 990
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 2002R | New Balance 990 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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990v6
Made in USA 990v6
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| Width |
| 990v6
Made in USA 990v6
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| Toe box |
| 990v6
Made in USA 990v6
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| All day on your feet |
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990v6
Made in USA 990v6
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| Weight on the foot |
| 990v6
Made in USA 990v6
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-25.
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