Momentum around sneaker-loafer hybrids continues to build, and this latest reveal adds a sharper fashion edge. Fresh images confirm a Comme des Garçons x New Balance 1890A, marking another step in New Balance’s evolving formal-meets-performance lane.
At the center of it is a silhouette still earning its identity. Following the polarizing impact of the 1906L, this release places the 1890A in its most visible spotlight yet, backed by Comme des Garçons and New Balance. The pairing suggests long-term intent rather than a short experiment.
Visually, two approaches define the rollout. One arrives in all black, built from layered suede and pebbled leather, with contrast kept minimal aside from ABZORB heel branding and a restrained CDG tongue hit. The second leans warmer, using a Wheat-inspired suede upper with tan and orange accents across the sole, exposing the etched overlays more clearly.
From a construction standpoint, the model keeps its performance roots intact. ABZORB cushioning and technical tooling remain unchanged, while material upgrades steer the silhouette closer to tailored territory. It feels like a refinement rather than a reinvention, signaling design maturity within this niche.
Notably, the black pair surfaced via retailer imagery, hinting that movement may be closer than expected.
While details remain limited, the Comme des Garçons x New Balance 1890A is expected to arrive later this year through select global stockists.
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