{"product_id":"new-balance-1906a-inkwell-sea-salt-faded-plum-u1906anb","title":"New Balance 1906A 'Inkwell Sea Salt Faded Plum' U1906ANB","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNew Balance 1906A 'Inkwell Sea Salt Faded Plum' | U1906ANB\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNew Balance 1906A 'Inkwell Sea Salt Faded Plum' (U1906ANB)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInkwell, 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNew 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFaded 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInkwell 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSea 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePremium upper construction with the 1906A’s fashion-forward multi-panel architecture — the tri-tone palette highlights each panel zone with intentional tonal differentiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eN-ergy midsole cushioning for responsive, all-day comfort on the 1906A’s premium platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDurable rubber outsole with the 1906 family’s heritage retro-running tread pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-top profile with lace-up closure and padded ankle collar for a precise, comfortable fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePairs 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFull size run in Men’s US, Women’s US, and EU sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e U1906ANB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Balance 1906A\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inkwell Sea Salt Faded Plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorway:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inkwell \/ Sea Salt \/ Faded Plum\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial \/ Fashion-Forward \/ Tri-Tone \/ Muted Accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium Multi-Panel Construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e N-ergy Cushioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSole Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubber Outsole\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lace-Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToe Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round Toe\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifestyle \/ Fashion \/ Editorial \/ Premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men’s US 4–11, with Women’s US and EU conversions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSizing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1906A vs. 1906R vs. 1906L: Understanding the 1906 Family\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Balance 1906 family has three distinct lifestyle expressions, each targeting a different buyer. The \u003cstrong\u003e1906R\u003c\/strong\u003e is the retro-running heritage variant — streamlined, technical, and broadly accessible across four colorways (Dark Brown, Grey Indigo, White Team Red Castlerock, Licorice). The \u003cstrong\u003e1906L\u003c\/strong\u003e is the fashion-premium variant — bolder and more directional, with the Metallic Silver as its most striking colorway. The \u003cstrong\u003e1906A\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the New Balance 1906A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Balance","offers":[{"title":"Men's US 4 \/ Women's US 5.5 \/ EU 36","offer_id":48293408931998,"sku":"U1906ANB","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Men's US 4.5 \/ Women's US 6 \/ EU 37","offer_id":48293408964766,"sku":"U1906ANB","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Men's US 5 \/ Women's US 6.5 \/ EU 37.5","offer_id":48293408997534,"sku":"U1906ANB","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Men's US 5.5 \/ Women's US 7 \/ EU 38","offer_id":48293409030302,"sku":"U1906ANB","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Men's US 6 \/ Women's US 7.5 \/ EU 38.5","offer_id":48293409063070,"sku":"U1906ANB","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Men's US 6.5 \/ Women's US 8 \/ EU 39.5","offer_id":48293409095838,"sku":"U1906ANB","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Men's US 7 \/ Women's US 8.5 \/ EU 40","offer_id":48293409128606,"sku":"U1906ANB","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Men's US 7.5 \/ Women's US 9 \/ EU 40.5","offer_id":48293409161374,"sku":"U1906ANB","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Men's US 8 \/ Women's US 9.5 \/ EU 41.5","offer_id":48293409194142,"sku":"U1906ANB","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Men's US 8.5 \/ Women's US 10 \/ EU 42","offer_id":48293409226910,"sku":"U1906ANB","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Men's US 9 \/ Women's US 10.5 \/ EU 42.5","offer_id":48293409259678,"sku":"U1906ANB","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Men's US 9.5 \/ Women's US 11 \/ EU 43","offer_id":48293409292446,"sku":"U1906ANB","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Men's US 10 \/ Women's US 11.5 \/ EU 44","offer_id":48293409325214,"sku":"U1906ANB","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Men's US 10.5 \/ Women's US 12 \/ EU 44.5","offer_id":48293409357982,"sku":"U1906ANB","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Men's US 11 \/ Women's US 12.5 \/ EU 45","offer_id":48293409390750,"sku":"U1906ANB","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/9781\/2638\/files\/U1906ANB-1_x2400-Photoroom-square.jpg?v=1789394752","url":"https:\/\/www.kicklifes.com\/products\/new-balance-1906a-inkwell-sea-salt-faded-plum-u1906anb","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}