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New Balance’s Retro-Inspired Dad Shoe Looks Even Better in Its Trademark Hue

The Abzorb 2010 Grey Days is a masterclass fusion of retro Y2K styling and New Balance’s quintessential color palette.

Pair of silver and gray New Balance running shoes shown from the back on an orange background.New Balance
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By Hayley Helms

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A grey dad shoe is peak New Balance, and the brand knows it. Each year, it leans into the look with Grey Days, an annual month-long celebration spotlighting best-selling styles and new releases in its signature cloudy palette.

The Abzorb 2010 isn’t a household name just yet, but the 2000s-inspired dad shoe has a quiet, under-the-radar appeal, and it hits even harder in its latest Grey Days colorway.

Gray and white New Balance sneakers worn with white crew socks and light gray shorts with frayed hems.
With multi-faceted good looks and technical materials underfoot, this special edition of the Abzorb 2010 aims to keep up with your active lifestyle.
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Launched just last year, the Abzorb 2010 taps into the intersection of quality materials, classic styling and the collision of past and future that New Balance has built its reputation on.

Pair of silver and gray New Balance running shoes with mesh and synthetic upper and black soles.
The Abzorb 2010 Grey Days may be muted, but it’s far from boring.
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As one of more than a dozen tonal styles included in 2026’s Grey Days, the Abzorb 2010 has been given the nod of approval as a New Balance future classic.

Outfitted in the brand’s signature grey color, it looks more the part than ever before.

Pair of gray New Balance running shoes with mesh uppers and white laces viewed from above.
A mix of dark and light grey, highlighted with silver accents, makes this New Balance stunner irresistible.
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Characterized by its chunky Y2K-influenced build, the lifestyle silhouette combines a sporty, supportive tech upper with extra cushioning underfoot.

That cushioning comes in the form of the Abzorb midsole, which offers a balanced, supportive ride built for all-day comfort and walking, as opposed to the performance-oriented Fresh Foam found in more technical New Balance models.

Silver and gray New Balance running shoe with mesh upper and cushioned sole.
The debossed upper details and tech lifestyle aesthetics give a textural presence to the neutral style.
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The 2026 Grey Days iteration of the seemingly timeless sneaker sees a mixture of metallic silver accents paired with a soft grey upper and muted, darker tonal synthetic overlays.

Black and gray New Balance shoe sole with textured grip and logo visible.
The segmented outsole completes the Y2K-inspired package.
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The new edition is an exercise in restraint and quintessential style that’s sure to be a hit when it’s officially released.

Availability and pricing

The Abzorb 2010 Grey Days will be available starting May 8th, 2026 on New Balance’s website. The shoe will retail for $150.

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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