New Balance’s Deconstructed 1906A Takes On “Slate Grey”

Likely landing in the US for Spring '25.

Matt Varga January 2nd, 2025 (updated)

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In making their dominance over the dad shoe realm shift from a comfort-minded proposition to a fashion-forward one, the “Protection Pack” was a major checkpoint for New Balance, helping elevate their 2002R and 1906R models to inescapable status. To be sure, the Boston brand has never shied away from getting experimental with their most popular models, which makes the emergence of a second “Refined Future” motif via the New Balance 1906A less than surprising. As its first colorways land stateside, we’re already getting a preview of what’s coming down the pike with a brand-new “Slate Grey” edition.

Though the extended panels from the 1906R proper obviously set the shoe apart in terms of hardware, the stealthy, aquatic fare on tap here would easily slide in alongside mainline releases. Add in the vintage white trim through the sole unit and collar and you’ve got a full embrace of the same throwback tech runner trends that the 1906R has always championed, just with a bit of industrial, destructive flair sprinkled on top.

The New Balance 1906A “Slate Grey” has already begun cropping up at select overseas outlets, but a stateside release date remains unclear at the time of writing. Once arrived, expect a $170 retail price.

: New Balance 1906A “Slate Blue” Up There

: New Balance 1906A “Slate Blue” Up There

: New Balance 1906A “Slate Blue” Up There

: New Balance 1906A “Slate Blue” Up There

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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.