Abzorb debuted on the 998 (pictured), first released in the 1990s.New Balance
The gel-based Abzorb SBS pods, meanwhile, debuted in 2006 with the 992, and they still find their way into newer models like the 1906 Utility.
That said, New Balance tends to reserve their placement for the heel, making their full-length utilization in the Abzorb 2000 all the more striking.
Abzorb SBS pods are prevalent throughout the New Balance catalog, however, they are usually reserved to the heel.New Balance
In a way, the new release will arrive as New Balance’s rebuttal to the Air Max Dn8, released in early 2025. That shoe visibly features Nike’s Dynamic Air system through the full length of the shoe.
Whether or not the Abzorb 2000 inspires its own holiday, as Air Max has done, remains to be seen. But with the conclusion of Grey Days in May, New Balance may hope the new model simply keeps the party going.
The Abzorb SBS pods are visible from all directions.New Balance
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