atmos and New Balance Release their 1906R “Blue Moon” on December 6

atmos and New Balance are teaming up once again—this time introducing the 1906R “Blue Moon,” a concept-driven redesign that rethinks one of the brand’s standout modern runners. The pair draws inspiration from the idea of inversion, flipping the original 1906 palette to its opposite side of the color wheel to explore the visual balance of “front and back,” “light and shadow.”

The upper maintains the lightweight, breathable mesh that defines the 1906R lineup, but the mood shifts dramatically. Black and silver tones take the lead, representing “night” and “moonlight,” directly contrasting the bright white-and-gold M1906RA, which symbolized “morning” and “sun.” The reversed palette creates a darker, more atmospheric version of the shoe while still preserving its performance-driven structure.

A key detail is the blue reflector built into the N logo. It subtly illuminates under low light—evoking the faint glow of a blue moon drifting across a night sky. Even small accents, from the shimmering trims to the layered panels, reinforce the celestial theme without overwhelming the classic 1906R shape.

Adding to the release, atmos is running a special promotion for its customers. Those who secure a pair of the U1906RAC “Blue Moon” through the atmos online store will automatically be entered into a lottery for an exclusive novelty ring watch. Designed specifically for this project, the dial mirrors the same blue-moon aesthetic seen on the sneaker.

The atmos x New Balance 1906R “Blue Moon” releases December 6 via atmos’ online store.