The folks “ down there ” at the Up There Store have been delivering a compelling sales experience since 2010, but they only gained global recognition through their collaboration on the New Balance 2002R in June of this year. Before 2022 closes, the Melbourne, Australia-based team will set things straight again with the launch of the ' Backyard Legends II ' collaboration. Like its predecessor, the latest collaboration between the Australian cohort and the North American institution will pay tribute to the "legends of the court" who liven up barbecues and other gatherings thanks to their athletic qualities. Up There's upcoming 2002R proposal abandons the green and purple color scheme that dominated the partnership's first effort, in favor of a more muted mix of brown and white tones. Suede and mesh materials make up the majority of the pair's upper, which also features reflective silver accents and neon yellow accents. The New Balance 860v2 cushioning solution underfoot indulges in a disparate combination of hues, though inspiration becomes evident via the sneaker's campaign materials: tennis and cricket balls lend their traditional colors to the New Balance “Backyard Legends II” pair as nods to the sports often played during the aforementioned kickbacks. Finally, the Up There team makes history once again by stamping “AUS” on the tongue.

SKU: M2002RUP