Over the years, weโve written extensively about the incredible comfort and chameleonic versatility that defines New Balanceโs 1906 trainer.
A performance shoe that has morphed into a launchpad for the brandโs dialogue with music and street culture; the 1906R (as it is known today) continues to be popular among fashion-forward sneakerheads.
Following successful team-ups with the likes of Auralee and Aimรฉ Leon Dore, New Balance is going back to basics this September โ with the launch of two classic 1906R colourways.
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As always, both new models are built around the silhouetteโs class-leading combination of comfort and premium tech.
Inspired by the cushioning and shock absorption features found in the 860 โ New Balanceโs performance running shoe โ each 1906R is constructed with an N-ergy outsole and ABZORBยฎ pods in its heel.
The comfort benefits of the 1906R are well known. So, for a change of pace, we thought weโd delve into the aesthetics of each model โ and even tee up a few looks to rock them with, just in time for spring.
For The Stylish Go-Getter โ 1906REU โSilver Metallicโ
To take nothing away from its blue-and-black sibling, we reckon this โSilver Metallicโ number is still the more versatile of New Balanceโs two new 1906Rs. True to its nickname, the shoe is overlaid with glittery chrome decals โ highlighted along the forefoot and heel counter.
The shoeโs mostly silver-and-white palette (itself a fun callback to the clean, collegiate aesthetic that dominated runners in the early 2000s) is accented with pops of forest green.
And, as you can see above, the designers at New Balance have used this shade to flag some of their favourite details: like the classic โNโ profile logo and the individual cushioning pods.
Shop The Look
- Norse Projects โBjarkiโ Cotton Twist Sock | $45
- Porter Yoshida & Co โTankerโ Waist Bag | $480
- Gramicci Twill G-Shorts | $129
- The Real McCoys โRingerโ Pocket Tee | $165
- And Wander 3L Ultralight Rain Jacket | ~$762
For Fit Gods & Nocturnal Animals โ 1906RWE โOuter Spaceโ
The omega to the 1906REUโs alpha, this โOuter Spaceโ themed colourway takes wearers right back to basics; with a monochrome treatment that, depending on where and when you wear them, will look like Blade Runner 2049 paraphernalia underfoot.
Even working with this modelโs limited navy-on-black palette, New Balance has managed to layer in plenty of visual interest courtesy of contrasting textiles.
Leather paneling, decorated with a top-stitch motif, is overlaid on the โOuter Spaceโ upper: which, in turn, is fashioned from Cordura โ a waterproof synthetic that sports a distinctive webbed surface.
The splash-resistant construction make this variation a great choice for a daily beater; but, if youโre liable to spend more time out and about after dark (think packed gigs or cocktail bars) wellโฆthese are no slouch in that department either.
Shop The Look
- Our Legacy โRoamโ Wide-Leg Paneled Shell Trousers | ~$719
- De Bonne Facture Honeycomb-Knit Cotton & Linen Shirt | ~$514
- 18 East โCostaโ Blazer | $630
- All Blues โTwistโ Bracelet In Polished Silver | ~$920
- Julius Tart โCountdownโ Sunglasses | ~$685
Now that youโre across the latest New Balance 1906R releases, why not throw it back to 1982 with a short history of the 990 โ one of, if not the most influential silhouettes the brand has ever created?
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