New Balance strips down and upgrades its renowned 1906 silhouette, replacing leather and mesh accents with lightweight ripstop fabric and no-sew synthetic overlays. Arriving in an all-black outfit with 'Dark Silver Metallic' highlights, the 1906R No Sew opts for a technical guise with added utilitarian elements, like a toggle closure and a pull tab at the heel for easy access. Underfoot tooling remains familiar with N-ergy cushioning and a stabilising ABZORB midsole. The 1906R, like its 2002R and 860v2 cousins, features a sole combining flexible ACTEVA LITE cushioning, N-ergy shock absorption, and segmented ABZORB SBS pods in the heel. This cutting-edge design is also reflected in the 1906R's upper, which features open mesh and a series of curvilinear synthetic overlays. This version, echoing the design criteria of the era in a unique way, reflects the heritage of high performance.