02:New Balance M2002RMJ / M2002RMI
Mule version of that popular work.

HOUYHNHNM: The second is "New Balance. Sandals again?

Kojima: To be precise, they are mules. The heel part is not open, but is slightly raised, making it difficult to slip off.

New Balance "M2002RMJ" (left) and "M2002RMI" (right) each ¥12,980


HOUYHNHNM's: The base model is the M2002R.

Kojima: The basic specifications follow those of the "M2002R. . Like the upper design, the hybrid sole that combines Energy and Abzorb, and so on.


HOUYHNHNM's: It is rare for New Balance to release such a playful model.

Kojima: There was a mule type of "990V3" released in the past. It was not released in Japan.

HOUYHNHNM: Oh . I didn't know that.

Kojima: These "M2002R" mule-type colors are all gray-based. I think they will appeal to people who like "New Balance".