BAPE x New Balance

The first meeting between New Balance and BAPE occurred with the “Apes Together Strong” collection in 2021, which featured two pairs of camouflaged 2002Rs. Adorned with BAPE’s 1st camo and complemented by muted grayscale camo on the second pair, the retro runners also boasted BAPE STA logos and the brand’s iconic shark-inspired graphic on the heel. In 2022, BAPE and New Balance’s second team-up centered around a pack of collaborative 57/40 sneakers.