While fashion circles reached down and began introducing New Balance into their footwear rotation, the Boston-based brand saw an opportunity to meet the needs of a more fashion-focused consumer. That’s where the 1906L Loafer comes in, the loafer version of New Balance’s ever-popular 1906R model that first dropped back in September in a classic Metallic Silver colorway. Even with the criticism on social media, the silent majority have taken a liking to the sneaker as its two follow-up colorways instantly sold out, just like the original. To kick off 2025, NB is dropping a fourth GR rendition of the sneaker in Silver Metallic Dark Juniper.
Featuring a mesh, leather, and TPU construction akin to its 1906R cousin, the silhouette sees a mixture of blue and teal-green shades alongside neutral metallic silver and grey hues. Metallic silver details land on the mudguard, TPU heel counter, and the interior lining of the grey midfoot panels. Below this sits a mixture of meshes that swap between blue and teal-green colorways on the midfoot base and along the toebox.
