The New Balance 1906A “Moonbeam” Releases On December 4th

Asymmetrical coloring and hardware make for a strong first impression.

Matt Varga November 26th, 2024 (updated)

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New Balance has never shied away from going experimental with their most sacred product. Though the New Balance 1906R is still at its apex, the success of the “Protection Pack” releases across it & the New Balance 2002R proved that additional details can take their mainline offerings to new heights. While additional iterations like the New Balance 1906L have yet to even hit the market, another retooling is joining the family, the New Balance 1906A.

As we saw on the more traditional grey & cream colorway that emerged earlier, the main motif with this offshoot model is “extension,” pulling the nylon “N-lock” ribbons through their anchoring and leaving additional fabric outside the typical overlays visible on the lateral side.

In terms of the palette at play, the upper is engulfed by a mix of neutrals any NB fan (or any sneakerhead, really) should be well accustomed to at this point. The outsole, however, flips that script entirely. Blending together vibrant red, blue & green primary colors sets up a stark contrast from top to bottom on this shoe. Just how much the New Balance 1906A and this colorway stand out from mainline offerings showcases how Boston creatives are thinking outside the box with the future, “Refined” or not, of their products.

A release date is confirmed for December 4th, 2024 for $170.

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Mens New Balance 1906A

SKU: M1906AB

RETAIL PRICE: $170

RELEASE DATE: Dec 4, 2024

US 12/04/2024 Wednesday

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Written by

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.