New Balance works in collaboration with Junya Watanabe on a new variation of the 1906L model, which is a balance between a formal pair of loafers and the classic 1906 sneaker model. The shoes were first presented on the runway showcasing the Fall/Winter 2024 collection by Junya Watanabe MAN in January in an all-silver palette.
This time around, the silhouette has a more stealthy update with an all-black variation. On October 18th, fans can get their hands on the silhouette as it is set to be released at Junya Watanabe stockists in Japan. It gets an all-black tonal palette with white branding for a touch of tonal contrast at the Junya Watanabe MAN branding on the tongue.
Stealthy Hybrid Sneaker Loafers
Junya Watanabe and New Balance Present the 1906L
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