Concepts to Release New Balance 2002R "Protection Pack" Early

The latest iteration of the New Balance 2002R "Protection Pack," first revealed in mid-July, is now expected to receive a primary release via Concepts on September 21, ahead of its global release.Further teasing the four pairs found in the pack, Concepts released images of a shoot taken a the prestigious Boston Athenaeum, a museum and private library that is dedicated to protecting and preserving art, literature and other archives from the 1800s to current times.The four pairs, inspired by New Balanace's MR2002 high-end running shoe of 2010 come equipped with a more technical approach this time around. Available in Sail, Navy, Tan and Olive, the latest Protection Pack examples feature durable ripstop base layers and utility-inspired toggle laces.New Balance's latest Protection Pack pairs will retail at $180 USD each, primarily available via Concepts' official site on September 21, to be followed by a global release on New Balance's official site.In related news, take a closer look at each pair included in the pack here.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast