New Balance Japanese Exclusive A02 "Materials Pack" 576

Hot on the heels of the A01 is this is the New Balance A02. Much like the A01, the A02 has been created with the use of some unconventional uppers. The most interesting of the lot, the Rasta A02 576 utilizes a woven cloth upper amidst a newly stylized “N” logo. The other 576’s featured include a felt upper as well as a denim upper. Image: Mita

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New Balance Japanese Exclusive A02 "Materials Pack" 576

Hot on the heels of the A01 is this is the New Balance A02. Much like the A01, the A02 has been created with the use of some unconventional uppers. The most interesting of the lot, the Rasta A02 576 utilizes a woven cloth upper amidst a newly stylized “N” logo. The other 576’s featured include a felt upper as well as a denim upper.

Image: Mita

New Balance Japanese Exclusive A02 "Materials Pack" 576

New Balance Japanese Exclusive A02 "Materials Pack" 576

New Balance Japanese Exclusive A02 "Materials Pack" 576

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