New Balance released its running-focused MR2002 in 2010. A decade on, it serves as the basis for the casual/active hybrid 2002RX. This variant adds rugged, water-resistant Gore-Tex to the upper's mesh construction, which remains complemented by nubuck overlays. It sits on a base that incorporates ABZORB cushioning throughout the midsole and in SBS pods in the heel, as well as an N-ergy outsole that aids in shock absorption.