The Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 2002R 'Conversations Amongst Us' collection is a product of collaboration between New Balance and the employee-led community known as Black Soles. This collaboration aims to promote diversity and representation in the footwear industry, reflecting the significance of communication and community. The lifestyle runner showcases a cream-colored upper constructed with a blend of ripstop, suede, leather, and translucent TPU materials. Furthermore, the quarter panel features a silver 'N' logo, while the left and right shoe boast a debossed 'Conversations Amongst Us' detail on the heel. The inclusion of an ABZORB midsole delivers lightweight cushioning, which is complemented by the support of an amber translucent rubber outsole.