New Balance 2000 “Celery” Leans Into Familiar Tuned Air Energy

The New Balance 2000 has quickly become one of the brand’s more experimental entries, carving out a lane defined by sculpted midsoles, exaggerated geometry, and an apparent tilt toward next-gen performance styling. With each new release, that identity sharpens, and the upcoming New Balance 2000 “Celery” continues that trajectory with one of the model’s most eye-catching palettes yet.

Anchored in black mesh and synthetic overlays, the pair introduces an iridescent green-to-bronze shift across the upper, creating a layered sheen that moves with the light. The finish carries a striking familiarity to the legendary Nike Tuned Air OG colorway — not necessarily by intention, but the resemblance is hard to ignore for anyone who remembers the dawn of the TN era. That shared chromatic energy gives this 2000 an unexpected retro-futurist edge, merging early-2000s tech running cues with New Balance’s modern design language.

Underfoot, the signature ABZORB SBS cushioning system returns in a Celery-tinted gradient, adding even more depth to the shoe’s chromatic profile. The aggressive pod-style midsole again shows why the 2000 has become one of New Balance’s more visually commanding models, pushing beyond traditional lifestyle silhouettes and leaning toward sport-inspired sculpture.

Early pairs of the New Balance 2000 “Celery” have surfaced through international boutiques with a release date listed for December 10th. A wider global drop, including US-based retailers, is expected to follow soon. Stay tuned for updates as more launch details become available.