New Balance 1890 'Boysenberry' U18909P5

New Balance 1890 — Boysenberry (U18909P5)

The New Balance 1890 in Boysenberry is a rare and richly chromatic entry in the 1890 colorway family. Style code U18909P5 delivers a deep, saturated boysenberry — a dark berry-purple tone that straddles the line between plum and burgundy — applied across premium suede and mesh panels on one of New Balance's most coveted late-90s running silhouettes.

Why the New Balance 1890 U18909P5?

• Boysenberry colorway: A bold, pigment-rich berry-purple palette that sits in sharp contrast to the tonal grey and metallic colorways in the 1890 family — the U18909P5 is the colour statement piece of the range, offering chromatic depth and warmth without sacrificing the 1890's refined, understated silhouette.
• 1890 silhouette: Developed in the late 1990s as a high-performance road racing platform, the New Balance 1890 carries a streamlined multi-panel upper construction and advanced midsole engineering that has made it a collector's grail in the contemporary sneaker landscape.
• ABZORB® midsole technology: New Balance's proprietary shock-absorbing compound delivers responsive cushioning and impact protection underfoot, maintaining performance-grade comfort credentials in a lifestyle context.
• Premium suede and mesh upper: Layered panel construction combines tactile suede overlays with breathable mesh panels — delivering depth of material that complements the richness of the boysenberry palette.
• Durable rubber outsole: High-traction compound provides reliable grip across urban surfaces, with a profile that complements the 1890's clean, refined silhouette.

The 1890 Colorway Family

The U18909P5 Boysenberry joins the Grey Days (U18905UY) and Dark Silver Metallic (U18907NG) as the signature non-collab colorways in the 1890 archive, alongside the JFG collaborations — 'Naughty Things' (U18908JY) and 'Finger Waves' (U189065N). Together these five colorways represent the most complete 1890 collection available. Collectors tracking the full 1890 run will find all five entries in this catalog.

Styling Notes

The boysenberry palette translates beautifully into autumn and winter dressing. Pair with plum or burgundy knitwear for a tonal monochromatic approach, or contrast against cream, off-white, or camel outerwear to let the berry tone lead. Dark denim and the U18909P5 is a reliable combination — clean, considered, and confident. A colorway for those who want colour without noise.

Fit & Sizing

True to size. Available in Men's US 4–11 / Women's US 5.5–12.5 / EU 36–45. Half sizes available.