The Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 2002R 'Conversations Amongst Us' is a collaborative project with the Black Soles, an employee led initative within New Balance to increase representation in the footwear industry. The lifestyle runner arrives in a cream colored hue, crafted with ripstop, suede, leather and translucent TPU. A silver 'N' logo can be found on the profiles, while 'Conversations Amongst Us' is inscribed on the back heel of the left and right shoe. The midsole features ABZORB for lightweight cushioning, sitting atop an amber translucent rubber outsole.