New Balance 1906R

New Balance 1906R, 113 years of history

Do you know a century-old brand so proud of its history?

New Balance indeed claims its past and its heritage and likes to play with the dates that mark its journey. Before becoming the reference for an emblematic basketball model , “1906” is the year of creation of the company from Boston. Orthopedic insoles are then manufactured there. According to legend, the founder observed the movement of the chickens and found in the astonishing stability of the birds the idea of ​​a new balance. The New Balance Arch Co. Inc was born. The New Balance 1906 was released in its first version more than a century later in 2009. It was reissued in 2019 under the reference New Balance 1906 R. When you are proud of your history, you do not hesitate to rely on classics and take inspiration from retro models carefully stored in wardrobes.

Retrofuturistic collaborations for the New Balance 1906R

In its 1906R version, the sports shoe retains its classic running style and the aesthetic of sneakers from the 2000s. It adopts a more lifestyle look with a revisited sole which gives it excellent cushioning and a futuristic look that we also recognize in the curves of the New Balance 9060 . This large temporal gap is also found through the collaborations that the Massachusetts firm has established with Korean or Japanese streetwear labels. Designer Akio Hasegawa, for example, offers his version of the shoe with two iterations “past” and “future”. Traditions and technology once again. Is New Balance the brand of tomorrow? In any case, the American company has a real vision for its future. In particular, it wishes to become the leader in the running scene and sponsors the two most important marathons in the world.

1906R Protection Pack available at Graal Spotter

The 2002R model had already been available in a “Protection Pack” series. It's the turn of the 1906R to opt for an unstructured look in 4 colorways available from Graal Spotter. This version of the New Balance 1906R appears completely deconstructed with suede panels layered over a mesh upper. We offer you the 4 shades that make up this pack. The Castlerock features the brand's iconic gray with the big N. The 1906 Protection Pack Beige is elegant and very trendy. The black 1906 Protection Pack Black model is modern and matches perfectly with an urban look. Finally, the off-white color of the Reflection remains versatile and can be combined with a sporty or everyday lifestyle style.

Ultimately, the 1906 R Cordura Pocket Tobacco is perhaps the best example of who this iconic sneaker is. Its trendy silhouette and synthetic lace protection give it a totally distinctive line. Like all versions of 1906R, it is a technical shoe equipped with an N-ergy shockproof sole, Stability web arch support and Acteva Lite and Abzorb technologies. However, its deliciously vintage color takes us back to 1906 to the roots of the brand.