New Balance 1906A 'Inkwell Sea Salt Faded Plum' U1906ANB

New Balance 1906A 'Inkwell Sea Salt Faded Plum' | U1906ANB

The New Balance 1906A 'Inkwell Sea Salt Faded Plum' (U1906ANB) is the most editorial colorway in the 1906 family. Three tones that have no business working together this well: Inkwell — a deep blue-black with the richness of ink on paper — grounds the shoe at its darkest panels; Sea Salt — a cool coastal near-white — lifts the mid-panels with clean contrast; and Faded Plum — a dusty, desaturated mauve-purple that reads neither pink nor purple but something quietly between — adds the unexpected accent that makes the whole colorway impossible to categorize and difficult to forget. The 1906A is the premium, fashion-elevated chapter of the 1906 family, built for buyers who want the 1906’s technical heritage DNA in a more considered, design-forward execution.

Why You'll Love It

• Inkwell, Sea Salt, and Faded Plum tri-tone colorway — a deep blue-black, cool near-white, and dusty desaturated mauve-purple; the most editorial and fashion-forward colorway in the entire 1906 family lineup
• New Balance 1906A silhouette — the premium, fashion-elevated variant of the 1906 family; more design-forward in its construction and colorway choices than the 1906R or 1906L, positioned for buyers who follow fashion and sneaker culture in equal measure
• Faded Plum accent — the defining element of this colorway; a dusty, desaturated mauve-purple that adds depth and editorial character without reading as overtly colorful; the kind of muted accent that elevates a shoe from stylish to considered
• Inkwell base panels — a blue-black with ink depth that anchors the tri-tone palette with a dark, rich foundation distinct from both standard black and standard navy
• Sea Salt contrast panels — cool near-white that creates precise tonal contrast with both the dark Inkwell and the dusty Faded Plum, preventing the palette from reading as heavy or flat
• Premium upper construction with the 1906A’s fashion-forward multi-panel architecture — the tri-tone palette highlights each panel zone with intentional tonal differentiation
• N-ergy midsole cushioning for responsive, all-day comfort on the 1906A’s premium platform
• Durable rubber outsole with the 1906 family’s heritage retro-running tread pattern
• Low-top profile with lace-up closure and padded ankle collar for a precise, comfortable fit
• Pairs with navy, black, white, dusty purple, mauve, plum, and any dark or muted editorial palette; the Faded Plum accent makes this particularly strong with tonal purple or mauve outfit components
• Full size run in Men’s US, Women’s US, and EU sizing

Product Specifications

• Model: U1906ANB
• Series: New Balance 1906A
• Nickname: Inkwell Sea Salt Faded Plum
• Colorway: Inkwell / Sea Salt / Faded Plum
• Aesthetic: Editorial / Fashion-Forward / Tri-Tone / Muted Accent
• Upper Material: Premium Multi-Panel Construction
• Midsole: N-ergy Cushioning
• Sole Material: Rubber Outsole
• Closure: Lace-Up
• Profile: Low Top
• Toe Shape: Round Toe
• Occasion: Lifestyle / Fashion / Editorial / Premium
• Sizing: Men’s US 4–11, with Women’s US and EU conversions

Sizing Guide

The New Balance 1906A fits true to size. We recommend ordering your standard New Balance size. Available from Men’s US 4 to US 11, with full Women’s US and EU size conversions listed at checkout.

1906A vs. 1906R vs. 1906L: Understanding the 1906 Family

The New Balance 1906 family has three distinct lifestyle expressions, each targeting a different buyer. The 1906R is the retro-running heritage variant — streamlined, technical, and broadly accessible across four colorways (Dark Brown, Grey Indigo, White Team Red Castlerock, Licorice). The 1906L is the fashion-premium variant — bolder and more directional, with the Metallic Silver as its most striking colorway. The 1906A is the design-forward, editorial variant — the most considered and fashion-elevated of the three, built for buyers who treat sneaker selection as an extension of a curated wardrobe. The ‘Inkwell Sea Salt Faded Plum’ U1906ANB is the 1906A at its most distinctive.

About the New Balance 1906A

The New Balance 1906A represents the premium tier of the 1906 family — a silhouette that combines the 1906’s technical heritage construction with the kind of deliberate, fashion-forward colorway choices that position it firmly in editorial lifestyle sneaker territory. Where the 1906R serves the broadest buyer base with its heritage retro-running identity, and the 1906L pushes into bold material statements like the Metallic Silver, the 1906A occupies the most design-specific position: considered color combinations, premium construction, and a buyer profile that values precision above all. The ‘Inkwell Sea Salt Faded Plum’ U1906ANB is the clearest expression of that positioning — a tri-tone palette that only makes sense to the buyer who has already decided that their sneakers should be as carefully chosen as everything else they wear.