M2002RUT x Up There - Backyard Legends

Presenting first-ever Up There New Balance collab: we call these the Backyard Legends!

We all love a bit of sport but let’s be honest, not everyone is out there breaking records. Great feats of athleticism are impressive, but what about a typical Aussie backyard bbq?

A single afternoon might see you playing a few overs of cricket between flipping snags, swatting away mozzies and coping with relentless humidity — all the while grappling an ice-cold tinny in your spare hand! You may not like it, but this is what peak performance looks like.

With all of that in mind, we set out to design a shoe ready for the sport of suburban life. It’s got lightweight fused panels, lush suede, custom shrouds and even some quirky 2000s shoelaces. Everything comes together in a colourway that’s basically about nothing, and they’re brimming with New Balance nerd easter eggs.

We’re damn proud of these things, and if you want the full story,  you can read it right here.

– New Balance M2002RUT x Up There - Backyard Legends