[Update 22 May 2023] Official images of the DTLR x New Balance 2002R “Lovers Only” have now surfaced. Take a look at them on the article slider above as we anticipate its arrival on 26 May via DTLR with a retail price tag of $165.

[Update 18 May 2023] Taking to Instagram, June Sanders, Creative Director of DTLR, has shared new images of the DTLR x New Balance footwear. Known as “Lovers Only”, the silhouette has been confirmed to be a 2002R model, sporting a grayscale base with colorful accents.

A t-shirt was also revealed alongside the sneaker, suggesting a potential apparel collection by the duo. Stay tuned for more updates here and take a look at the latest images on the article slider above.

Following their collaborative initiative with the 990v3 “GR3YSCALE”, Washington-based boutique DTLR and lifestyle label New Balance is set to return for another exclusive sneaker release.

Taking to Instagram, DTLR teased shots of a highway background, with a blurred out New Balance silhouette in the center. Rumored to be a 2002R model, the images also revealed a focus on the “Virginia is for Lovers” slogan, suggesting a thematic release based on the aforementioned state.

No additional details besides a caption of “5.26.23” have been disclosed, so expect more to be revealed for the upcoming DTLR x New Balance collaboration on 26 May. We will keep you updated here when news reaches us.

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