[Update 25 Apr 2024] The New Balance 1906R “Polka Dot” Pack will see a release on CNCPTS on 26 April 2024. A worldwide release will follow soon after, in May. Each shoe comes at an RRP of US$150.

Post-release, be sure to check in to the SNKRDUNK App for a pair in your size. Favoriting it will keep you notified the moment that prices drop.

[Update 23 Apr 2024] Following the additions of “Green” and “Volt” to the New Balance 1906R “Polka Dot” pack, a new muted colorway joins the collection. Introducing the New Balance 1906R Polka Dot “Moonrock”! Retailing at US$155, the shoe is also expected to launch this summer.

[Update 15 Apr 2024] Two additional colorways of the New Balance 1906R “Polka Dot” Pack—”Green” and “Volt”—have now surfaced! Check them out via the gallery above and stay tuned for more updates on the release.

[Update 25 Mar 2024] Official images of the New Balance 1906R “Polka Dot” and “Phantom” colorways have arrived, courtesy of @le.syndrome. These two new colorways are part of the “Polka Dot” Pack. A firm release date is highly anticipated in the sneakersphere, so stay locked in as we await reports. Meanwhile, peep the new images in the gallery above!

[Update 19 Feb 2024] Courtesy of New Balance designer Yue Wu, new images of the New Balance 1906R “Polka Dot” have emerged, unveiling an additional “Phantom” colorway rendition. Check them out in the gallery above as we await further updates.

Following a week of exciting collaborations and innovative reinterpretations, New Balance might just have dropped a playful surprise—the New Balance 1906R “Polka Dot” sample that adds a playful yet sophisticated edge to the iconic 1906R silhouette, reminding us life is meant to be enjoyed, not taken too seriously.

The New Balance 1906R “Polka Dot” boasts a sleek, monochromatic off white color scheme, punctuated with bold black polka dots across its mesh base. This whimsical design is balanced with black branding accents on the heel, midsole, and tongue, while the signature “N” logo and leather overlays maintain an almost-white finish, enhancing the shoe’s overall aesthetic.

This is not the first time the 1906R has turned heads this year. Action Bronson’s upcoming trio, Junya Watanabe MAN’s loafer rendition, and Salehe Bembury’s “Heat Be Hot” pack have already established the silhouette as a canvas for bold expression. The “Polka Dot” sample simply ups the ante with its whimsical charm.

While New Balance has not officially confirmed a release date for this playful design, it is one to keep an eye on if you dare to be a polka dot in a world full of stripes and solids.

Wait for potential updates here, as this distinctive model may hit New Balance and select retailers worldwide later this year, with an expected price tag of US$155.

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