The New Balance 1906U “Angora” Is Here

Jovani Hernandez December 29th, 2023 (updated)

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The New Balance 1906R has helped the brand transcend its widespread reputation as a “boring” sneaker company, winning over fans across urban landscapes that would’ve scoffed at the idea of wearing an “N”-branded pair prior to 2020.

As the New England institution continues to reimagine its retro runner on its own and via collaborations, it’s experimenting with the model’s very DNA. Variations like the NB 1906F have injected a refined, lifestyle touch to the sneaker, while a newly-surfaced New Balance 1906U reimagines the design through a “Utility” lens. The reworked offering already has a collaboration lined up with INVINCIBLE and N.HOOLYWOOD, two Asian labels that’ve brought understated, but compelling makeovers to several New Balance footwear products before.

For its own inaugural looks, the NB 1906U has taken on two eye-catching styles. One offering favors a combination of pastel colors appropriate of spring, while the second unreleased option favors a familiar grayscale arrangement contrasted with electrifying yellow. Semi-transparent panels along the profiles of the silhouette work in-tandem with angular synthetic overlays for a visual update to the New Balance 1906R. Reflective hits appear all throughout the upper, nodding to the sneaker’s origins as a performance-running model. Underfoot, the NB 860v2’s tried-and-proven cushioning and traction solution deliver a familiar ride.

Enjoy a closer look at both upcoming pairs ahead. The NB 1906U is expected to debut via newbalance.com come Spring 2024.

In related sneaker news, the New Balance 990v6 continues to expand its roster of styles.

WHERE TO BUY

Mens New Balance 1906N "Angora"

SKU: M1906NC

RETAIL PRICE: $160

RELEASE DATE: Dec 29, 2023

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Jovani Hernandez, Editor

Jovani Hernandez joined Sneaker News in December 2019. He’s covered breaking news about adidas Yeezy and interviewed Reebok CEO Todd Krinsky amongst his 5,800 posts. A sub-5-hour-marathoner, he now enjoys running sneakers the most, but fondly reminisces about Nike Basketball and Sportswear from 2007 to 2014.