New Balance’s Distressed 1906A Model Continues A Stellar Introduction In “Slate Grey”

Stay tuned for stateside release info.

Matt Varga December 23rd, 2024 (updated)

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Picking a favorite shoe is like picking a favorite child, but New Balance has tipped off their answer to that impossible question plenty in recent months. More than any other model, the New Balance 1906R has gotten some serious special attention, both in terms of inline colorways and offshoot models – the 1906U, 1906D, and 1906A builds showcasing how versatile the Boston brand considers the base 1906 build. For our money, the deconstructed “A” is arguably the one with the most potential, a claim that the “Slate Grey” look that just emerged helps bolster.

If you’re unfamiliar with this retooling, extended panels and jagged edges are truly the name of the game with the New Balance 1906A, a next-generation evolution of the “Refined Future” 1906D build that ran sneaker social media feeds not too long ago. Given that the neutral palette utilized here is one that wouldn’t be out of place on mainline 1906R pairs, that hardware truly steps into the foreground, though a faux-vintage midsole, asymmetrical white panelling at the quarter and a flare of fire red on the outsole helps this look stand apart.

The New Balance 1906A “Slate Grey” has already dropped via select global New Balance channels, including a handful of Asian markets. It’s unclear whether this portends a regional exclusive or just a shoe that hasn’t landed stateside yet, but a $170 retail price would hold when/if these arrive. Watch our Sneaker Release Dates page for additional updates.

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UPDATE (01/20/2025):

A US release date has been scheduled for January 22nd, 2025.

New Balance 1906A

SKU: U1906AC

RETAIL PRICE: $170

RELEASE DATE: Jan 22, 2025

US 01/22/2025 Wednesday

Retailer	Release type	Status
New Balance US	Standard	Check Site

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.