It's a new day for the wide-fit New Balance 442 v2 Academy. As the game continues to evolve, New Balance reimagined the 442, creating a seamlessly sleek design that's built for the modern game. To create a more streamlined cleat, New Balance reduced the number of individual parts that make up the 442. Plus, a new synthetic upper features a debossed quilting design, carefully crafted to enhance both the feel and performance of the cleat. This subtle texture provides a refined touch, offering greater sensitivity and control with every movement. Designed for play on dry, natural grass fields.