New Balance 1906L
The New Balance 1906L, or more simplistically, the New Balance loafer, is a reimagined silhouette designed by Charlotte Lee and launched by the brand in 2024. Prompted by the blurred lines between performance wear and high fashion, as seen at Fashion Week runways throughout the 2020s, New Balance took their dominant 1906R model and used it as a jumping off point to enter that space. While the upper is reshaped to resemble a penny loafer, New Balance left the sole unit entirely untouched, allowing for a top/bottom split of those two opposing aesthetics. As we enter 2025, we’re expecting a heavy dose of new colorways for the New Balance 1906L, something we’ve already got a taste of with colorful renditions and a fresh suede build of the shoe.
You can find our latest on the 1906L via the articles below, including new colorways, release dates and “Where to Buy” guides.
New Balance 1906L
New Balance’s Loafer Shoes Continue To Spark Discussion
Slip-on sneakers mimicking the loafer look continue to be a topic of discussion in the Comments section. Is it a satirical knock on the trend...
The New Balance 1906 Loafer Sparkles In Metallic Pink
Can we confidently say the New Balance 1906L is the sneaker loafer? While other companies’ efforts have suddenly make the category crowded and thus the conversation a...
The New Balance 1906L Prepares For Fall In “Beige”
After playing a role in the 2025 Grey Days lineup, the controversial New Balance 1906L is continuing its run with a “Beige” colorway for Fall....
The New Balance 1906 Loafer Tries Out All “Olive”
The New Balance 1906L has been on the market long enough that you’ve likely made your mind up on the silhouette one way or the...
Where To Buy The New Balance 1906 Loafer “Grey Days”
As New Balance embarks on its central brand holiday, “Grey Days,” it’s only right that the New Balance 1906 Loafer gets in on the action....
The New Balance 1906L “Grey Days” Releases On May 14th
Updated May 1st, 2025: Now revealed to be part of the “Grey Days” collection, this New Balance 1906L in “Raincloud” is now confirmed for a...
Every Sneaker Releasing During New Balance Grey Days 2025
The undisputed champion of New Balance colors is ready for a full month of dedicated releases centered around Grey. The brand just unleashed a teaser...
The New Balance 1906 Loafer “Silver Metallic” Drops April 16th
Updated April 2nd, 2025: The New Balance 1906L “Silver Metallic” is set to release via newbalance.com at 10:00 AM EST, April 16th for $160. All...
New Balance Executes Their 1906L Loafer In Black Leather
The New Balance 1906L continues to be among the most polarizing models in the current footwear zeitgeist. Some have fully embraced the “dad shoes meets...