New Balance’s Divisive 1906L Loafer Appears In “Dark Juniper”

The hybrid model finally meets its off-kilter construction aesthetically.

Matt Varga December 30, 2024

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If there was any doubt before, 2024 earnestly stamped the New Balance 1906R as the apple of the Boston brand’s eye, seeing a litany of remodels and reimaginings stem from the silhouette (1906U, 1906A, select appearances of the 1906D.) However, none are as controversial and transformative as the New Balance 1906L, a sportstyle meets high fashion oddity that seems poised to take its momentum into 2025.

The latest “Dark Juniper” outfit for the New Balance loafer takes a significant step beyond the monochromatic and two-tone looks we’ve seen grace it so far. The titular olive tone paces down the midline, but it’s a true multi-color affair; techy metallic overlays, conservative navy trim, a faux-vintage off white midsole and closing hits of jet black on the outsole comprise the most off-kilter edition we’ve covered of to date.

: New Balance 1906L “Dark Juniper” Sneaker Politics

: New Balance 1906L “Dark Juniper” Sneaker Politics

: New Balance 1906L “Dark Juniper” Sneaker Politics

: New Balance 1906L “Dark Juniper” Sneaker Politics

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The New Balance 1906L “Dark Juniper” is queued up for a January 1st release via retailers like Sneaker Politics. A concrete launch via official New Balance channels hasn’t yet been confirmed. Whichever way you seek these out, be ready for a $160 retail price. Watch our Sneaker Release Dates page for additional updates as additional stockists announce their releases.

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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.