The New Balance 1906 Loafer Gears Up for "Grey Days"

It’s taken a minute, but the polarizing New Balance 1906 Loafer is finally set to arrive in the brand’s most iconic color scheme: grey.

The love-it-or-hate-it silhouette has divided sneaker circles since its debut — confusing some, inspiring others — but there’s no denying its commercial success. Every drop has flown off shelves, and this latest take in OG greyscale is expected to follow suit.

This upcoming release leans into the brand’s signature palette, with a full grey mesh upper complemented by tonal leather overlays and heel caging. The familiar 1906 midsole returns in a split-blocked scheme, pairing white at the forefoot with a darker grey wrap at the heel. A classic black rubber outsole below completes the look, balancing the futurist shape with timeless New Balance design language.

Combining the DNA of the 1906R with a backless loafer build, the model has become something of a street style statement — unconventional, but undeniably bold. And with this clean grey colorway, it may find even more fans among New Balance purists.

Expect the New Balance 1906 Loafer “Grey” to release via newbalance.com on May 14th as part of the brand's "Grey Days" releases this month.

Stay tuned to our New Balance Release Calendar for further details.