New Balance 1906R 'Licorice' M1906RRA

New Balance 1906R 'Licorice' | M1906RRA

The New Balance 1906R 'Licorice' (M1906RRA) is the 1906R at its most shadowed. Licorice — a deep, near-black with a rich dark brown-black undertone — moves across the multi-panel mesh and leather upper in a tonal, stealthy palette that turns the 1906R’s heritage retro-running architecture into something quiet, deliberate, and authoritative. This is not a black shoe. The warmth in the Licorice tone prevents it from reading as flat or hard, giving the 1906R a depth that a pure black execution simply cannot achieve — the difference between a shoe that absorbs the room and one that owns it at a low frequency.

Why You'll Love It

• Licorice colorway — a deep near-black with a warm dark brown-black undertone; the darkest and most stealthy 1906R colorway, distinct from a flat black for its warmth and tonal depth
• Tonal monochromatic execution — the Licorice palette unifies the 1906R’s multi-panel mesh and leather construction into a single continuous dark tone that emphasizes the silhouette’s layered architecture without color contrast
• The most versatile dark sneaker in the 1906R range — near-black with warm undertones pairs with black, charcoal, navy, olive, dark brown, and virtually any dark or neutral outfit palette; the warmth in the tone prevents clashing with warm-toned outfits that a cold black might fight against
• Premium mesh and leather upper with multi-panel 1906R heritage retro-running construction in a fully shadowed tonal palette
• N-ergy midsole cushioning for responsive, all-day comfort on the 1906R’s heritage retro-running platform
• Durable rubber outsole with classic retro-running tread — the 1906R’s streamlined heritage silhouette in its darkest possible form
• Low-top profile with round toe and lace-up closure with padded ankle collar for a precise, comfortable fit
• Ideal for buyers who want a dark everyday sneaker with more character and depth than a standard black shoe
• Full size run in Men’s US, Women’s US, and EU sizing

Product Specifications

• Model: M1906RRA
• Series: New Balance 1906R
• Nickname: Licorice
• Colorway: Licorice (Deep Near-Black / Dark Brown-Black)
• Aesthetic: Stealth / Dark Tonal / Monochromatic / All-Season
• Upper Material: Mesh / Leather
• Midsole: N-ergy Cushioning
• Sole Material: Rubber Outsole
• Closure: Lace-Up
• Profile: Low Top
• Toe Shape: Round Toe
• Occasion: Lifestyle / Everyday / Stealth / All-Season
• Sizing: Men’s US 4–11, with Women’s US and EU conversions

Sizing Guide

The New Balance 1906R 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.

Choosing Your 1906R Colorway

The 1906R is available in four distinct colorway personalities in our catalog. The Dark Brown (M1906RHD) is the warm earth-tone gorpcore choice. The Grey Indigo (M1906RB) is the cool urban dual-tone choice. The White Team Red Castlerock (U1906RCB) is the bold vintage athletic tri-color choice. The Licorice (M1906RRA) is the dark, stealthy, tonal choice — the near-black option for buyers who want a dark everyday 1906R with more warmth and depth than a flat black shoe can offer. All four fit true to size on the same platform.

About the New Balance 1906R

The New Balance 1906R is a retro-running silhouette originally built for performance and reissued as one of New Balance’s most consistently strong lifestyle sellers globally. Its multi-panel mesh and leather construction, N-ergy midsole cushioning, and streamlined low-top profile position it between the chunky boldness of the 9060 and the clean simplicity of the 574. The ‘Licorice’ M1906RRA is the darkest chapter of that catalog — a near-black tonal execution that gives the 1906R’s heritage architecture its most shadowed and authoritative expression.