

Officially Converted to the Coolest Uncle Shoes
Hey to all new and old Balancers,
Really glad I found this group. Growing up in the 90s, I was exposed to all kinds of shoes like basketball, skate, casual, Converse, and more, but I never really appreciated New Balance. I always thought of it as a brand my dad or uncles would wear.
Now at 34, after struggling to find shoes that are both comfortable and match my style, I finally gave them a shot. I picked up my first pair, the New Balance 2002R Triple Black, from a store in Vietnam back in July 2025, and immediately fell in love with both the look and the comfort.
Just yesterday, I got my second pair, the 2002R in Woodland/Dark Alpine Green.
Seeing all your collections here has me even more hyped. I would say these are the coolest "uncle shoes" out there.
Thanks!