The Popular Loafer-Style Shoes from New Balance's "1906" Series Have Arrived!

The running shoes "1906," named after the year the brand was founded in 1906, were introduced in 2009. It features the same sole as the later-released "2002" and continues to be popular as a symbol of Y2K. We have caught wind that the loafer-type "1906L," which also gained attention as a collaboration model with "JUNYA WATANABE MAN," will be launched on Thursday, September 19th.
 
We interviewed Shigeyuki Kunii, the creative director of mita sneakers and a key figure in the sneaker scene, about the creation of the "1906L" and New Balance's positioning on the model.

Making a Splash with Collaboration Models at Fashion Week

The "1906L" appeared along with classic suits layered by "JUNYA WATANABE MAN" at the Paris Fashion Week for the Autumn/Winter 2024 collection. The collaboration model sold out instantly and attracted significant attention. According to information, the "1906L" will finally be released as an inline model. Kunii shared insights regarding this news.