New Balance Gator Run UGTR2SV UGTR17G Launch Date

New Balance is continuous to lean into the low-profile sneaker pattern with a brand-new mannequin that’s quietly arriving at retailers now.

The New Balance Gator Run is the newest addition to the Boston-based sportswear firm’s low-profile life-style sneakers. With solely two “Croc Patent Leather” pack types surfacing to this point, the mannequin’s title seems to attract from the sneaker’s croc-patterned patent leather-based higher, which is seen on Black/Black (fashion code UGTR2SV) and Shadow Red/Black (UGTR17G) colorways. 

The new mannequin includes a smooth, pointed Seventies-informed silhouette paired with a moderately rugged spiked outsole. The cushioning parts of the Gator Run aren’t utterly clear; German retailer Asphaltgold describes the shoe as having FuelCell foam, whereas Spanish stockist The Sneaker One states that the shoe options Fresh Foam X. Specifics apart, it’s obvious that New Balance has tucked some inner cushioning into the shoe’s midsole, much like the encapsulated FuelCell setup seen on the model’s made-in-UK Allerdale sneaker.

Despite its low-key aesthetic, the Gator Run seems to be a moderately premium providing from New Balance. In addition to the discreet cushioning, the sneaker includes a tonal patent leather-based higher paired with a leather-based tongue and contrasting white shoelaces. For added texture, the lip of the tongue and heel characteristic a shiny leather-based with out the croc remedy.

New Balance discovered appreciable success with its new life-style choices in 2025, one thing the model has confirmed to have a knack for. Highlights included the low-profile 204L, the aforementioned Allerdale and the retro-inspired Abzorb 2000 and 2010 fashions.

Although New Balance has but to formally announce the Gator Run, the brand new mannequin is already arriving at international retailers. In addition to the aforementioned abroad doorways, Kentucky boutique Oneness has the black colorway obtainable for buy now, whereas different shops have marketed a Jan. 21 launch date. Retail pricing is ready at $130.