The New Balance 1906 Loafer Keeps It Classy With Black Suede

Are you coming around on these?

Andrew Rizzo January 7, 2025

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Even the wackiest shoes can win people over in time, even the controversial New Balance 1906 loafer. While the formal take on the trending 1906R runner was expectedly met with mixed feelings upon surfacing in 2024, the months that have since passed have seen more and more haters change their tune.

There’s nothing traditional about sneakers-turned-loafers, but in comparison to every New Balance 1906L thus far, this pair strikes a far more agreeable note. Mesh is replaced by black suede up top here, lending a more accurate depiction of true loafers and other formal options. New Balance is also coming out with a likeminded “Rich Oak” colorway featuring a suede upper, with both options concluding with dark grey midsoles underfoot.

No release date has been set at the time of this writing, so keep our Sneaker Release Dates page handy for all the latest updates over the coming weeks/months.

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Mens New Balance 1906L

SKU: U1906LNT

RETAIL PRICE: $160

RELEASE DATE: 2026

US 2026

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Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.