The New Balance 1890 is the fashion-forward loafer we didn’t know we needed—until now. If snakeskin and sport shoes had a baby, this would be it. And yes, it inherited the drama.
Fresh off the success of the 1906 Loafer, New Balance continues walking the blurred line between sneakers and formalwear. The 1890 mixes elevated style with familiar DNA. Its upper blends soft pale yellow panels with faux snakeskin overlays. That apron toe and dipped collar? Wallabee fans, eat your hearts out.
While the top half screams fashion week, the sole stays grounded in sneaker history. The base combines the 2009 N-ergy outsole with today’s ABZORB cushioning. Translation? You’ll look sharp and feel like you’re walking on clouds—or at least a well-padded runway.
New Balance’s Senior Marketing Manager, Lee Stuart, gave us the first peek. That alone means it’s got the green light for hype. Set to potentially arrive in Spring/Summer 2026, the New Balance 1890 may make its runway debut during Paris Fashion Week. Très chic.
Whether you love it, hate it, or aren’t sure what to do with it, one thing’s clear: New Balance is having fun. And judging by this loafer-sneaker mashup, they want you to join the ride—in faux snakeskin, no less.
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