Latest news with #1906LLoafer
Hypebeast
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
New Balance 1906L Loafer 最新配色「Black/Royal Blue」率先曝光
New Balance藉由即將發售的1906LLoafer 「Black/Royal Blue」，持續挑戰傳統鞋履的界限。這款品牌大膽融合樂福鞋與運動鞋的最新力作，預計於 2025 年夏季上市，呈現出更深沉、內斂卻同樣引人入勝的設計。相較於先前版本偏向鮮豔或金屬色調，「Black/Royal Blue」配色提供了一種精緻、近乎匿蹤的選擇。鞋面採用啞光寶藍色飾面，與深灰色和黑色網眼底層形成鮮明對比，為鞋款帶來未來感，同時不失精緻的酷感。 忠於其混血本質，此設計捨棄了傳統鞋帶，轉而採用方便的套穿式綁帶，強調輕鬆穿脫與極簡美學。儘管鞋面採用樂福鞋輪廓以營造休閒風格，但網眼鞋頭和醒目的合成材質拼接仍暗示其源自機能跑鞋的血統。在非傳統鞋面之下，是 1906R 未經改動的機能導向鞋底單元。這意味著 1906L Loafer 保留了 New Balance 聞名的卓越舒適性和支撐性，搭載提供卓越吸震效果的 N-ergy 大底，以及鞋跟處的 ABZORB SBS 緩震膠囊。 此鞋款將於 2025 年夏季正式登場，建議售價 $210 美元。 >thisisneverthat x SUICOKE 全新聯名鞋款正式發佈 >品牌大使 Callum Turner 演繹！Louis Vuitton 正式推出全新運動鞋 LV BUTTERSOFT >KIKS x MINNETONKA 全新聯名系列「TWO CITIES」正式登場
Hypebeast
17-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Hypebeast
Official Look at the New Balance 1906L Loafer "Black/Royal Blue"
Name:New Balance 1906L Loafer 'Black/Royal Blue'Colorway:Black/Royal Blue-Dark GreySKU:U1906LARRetail Price:$210 USDRelease Date:Summer 2025Where to Buy:New Balance New Balancecontinues to challenge conventional footwear boundaries with the upcoming release of the1906L Loafer'Black/Royal Blue.' Expected to hit shelves in Summer 2025, this latest iteration of the brand's bold loafer-sneaker hybrid offers a darker, more understated yet equally captivating take on its audacious design. While previous iterations have leaned into more vibrant or metallic hues, the 'Black/Royal Blue' colorway presents a sophisticated, almost stealthy proposition. The upper features a matte royal blue finish, which provides a striking contrast against dark grey and black mesh underlays. This combination lends the shoe a futuristic flair while maintaining a sense of refined coolness. True to its hybrid nature, the design discards traditional laces in favor of a convenient slip-on strap, emphasizing both ease and a minimalist aesthetic. The upper's construction, while embracing the loafer silhouette for laid-back style, still nods to its performance runner origins with a mesh toe box and bold synthetic overlays. Underneath the unconventional upper lies the unchanged, performance-oriented sole unit of the 1906R. This means the 1906L Loafer retains the exceptional comfort and support that New Balance is known for, featuring the N-ergy outsole for superior shock absorption and ABZORB SBS pods at the heel.
Hypebeast
16-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Hypebeast
New Balance Unveils the 1906L Loafer "Metallic Pink"
Name:New Balance 1906L Loafer 'Metallic Pink'Colorway:Black/Metallic SilverSKU:U1906LAURetail Price:$160 USDRelease Date:Summer 2025Where to Buy:New Balance New Balancecontinues to redefine footwear norms, demonstrating an audacious spirit with the upcoming release of the1906L Loafer'Metallic Pink.' Expected to drop in Summer 2025, this silhouette, born from the brand's exploration into hybrid designs, takes the controversial yet captivating sneaker-loafer fusion to a dazzling new level. It's a clear signal that New Balance isn't shying away from bold statements, instead embracing a 'loud and proud' philosophy. It drapes the upper in a glossy, vibrant pink leather, described as 'glossier than your favorite lip gloss,' ensuring this loafer-sneaker hybrid will turn heads. This audacious main color is intelligently balanced by supporting tones of mauve on the straps, salmon mesh, and subtle beige underlays, providing a nuanced contrast that keeps the overall look from veering into one-dimensional territory. A grey heel cage adds structural definition, while a black outsole keeps the flamboyant upper grounded, literally and figuratively.
NBC News
30-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- NBC News
What are sneaker loafers and why is every footwear brand making a pair?
It makes sense to be skeptical of the sneaker loafer. It's a bizarre combination: the timeless design of a loafer fused with the sporty side and build of a sneaker. And yet, somehow, it works. What started as a niche collaboration between New Balance and Junya Watanabe in 2024 exploded into a full-blown footwear trend that major brands like Hoka and Puma embraced. The original sneaker loafer, based on the New Balance 1906 silhouette, drew attention for its unconventional blend of styles — the classic loafer upper paired with a performance-inspired sole. Now, more brands are experimenting with their versions of the hybrid shoe. Below, we highlight some of the best sneaker loafers available right now. Want more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter. What are sneaker loafers Sneaker loafers are a combination of the loafer design and modern sneakers. They're part lifestyle shoe, part performance sneaker. These shoes aren't meant to replace either category, but instead reinterpret both. NBC Select editorial projects manager Rebecca Rodriguez started noticing the sneaker loafers a few months ago when she pointed them out to me after a meeting. We were chatting about how nice a pair of brown suede sneaker loafers looked. New Balance and many other brands have started jumping in on the trend with all-new models and color options. The best sneaker loafers of 2025 New Balance 1906L Loafer This is the sneaker loafer that started it all. Based on New Balance's 1906 silhouette, the 1906L blends performance DNA with a loafer-like upper — a mix that looks strange at first but grows on you fast. The design is so popular it often sells out. Hoka Speed Loafer The Hoka Speed Loafer feels even more ludicrous than the New Balance model thanks to its classic Hoka chunky sole and the clever little tassels at the top of the shoe. It's like someone asked a marathon runner to create their ideal version of a sneaker made for a black tie dinner. It has a suede trim and leather upper and refers to the Hoka Speedgoat 5, the brand's trail running shoe. The Sophyr Loafyr (yes, that's the name) features a leather upper, mesh lining, and trail-style outsole. It's rugged and performance-forward, with a logo cut-out strap that leans sporty over sleek. More aligned with hiking sneakers than business casual, this hybrid shoe features a Vibram sole and a rubberized toe cap for grip and durability. It's the most outdoorsy option here — odd but practical. G.H. Bass Buxton Penny Loafer The other sneaker loafers on this list are more aggressive in their approach to hybridization. This G.H. Bass model is much more inoffensive and easy to digest, which, depending on the person, could be a welcome sight. These have a rubber sole, breathable lining and leather upper, according to the brand. Why trust NBC Select? I am an editor at NBC Select who writes and edits stories on various topics including tech, apparel, home and more. I have covered major shopping holidays and other events for over five years. For this article, I rounded up my favorite sneaker loafers from NBC Select favorite brands.
