New Balance 1906L “Red Croc” U1906LCS

As a standard-bearer for a dominant industry trend, the New Balance 1906L is unassailable, the first in the “sneaker loafer” category that almost all brands have some representative for. Its head start now affords it the chance to chalk off wilder looks ahead of the competition, something the New Balance 1906L “Red Croc” effortlessly speaks to.

The material makeover at work was first revealed with the New Balance 1906L “Black Croc,” a stealthier and more under-the-radar expression of this wild body choice. Though the black sole platform remains, the shift in trademark tone makes for a shoe that offers more of a statement appeal, only strengthened by a glossy finish throughout the entire upper. The mashup construction may still be too off-center to ever become an earnest mass hit, but if you’re already bought into the 1906L as a concept, this should land as another standout.

The New Balance 1906L “Red Croc” is coming this November, retailing for $170.

Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.