New Balance ABZORB 2000 U2000BA

The ABZORB 2000 takes a distinctive element from iconic 2000s running styles and makes it the focal point of a brand-new silhouette. Progressive and experimental in its design, the shoe features a full-length ABZORB sole unit with ABZORB SBS pods, while the minimalist upper construction reflects a futuristic outlook on visible tech.

• Style: ABZORB 2000

• Colour: Black/White (U2000BA)

• Mesh upper with printed overlay patterns

• Full-length ABZORB cushioning with ABZORB SBS pods

• Segmented sole unit with Stability Web shank

• Sculpted midsole details

• Reflective accents

• Printed ‘N’ branding

• Weight: 419.2 g (14.8 oz)

What is ABZORB?

Even if you don’t know ABZORB by name, you’ve probably worn it. Styles like the 1000, 1906, and New Balance’s 2000s heritage favourites — the 530 and 860v2 — are some of ABZORB’s greatest hits.

First introduced in 1993 with the debut of the 998, ABZORB was a breakthrough in cushioning technology. Developed to absorb the shock of each footstrike, it balanced softness and firmness in a way that redefined running comfort for its era.

ABZORB is more than cushioning. It’s a testament to New Balance’s ongoing legacy of innovation and craftsmanship, built in service of making better shoes for athletes and everyday wearers alike.