New Balance 1906D 'Clay Ash Licorice' M1906ND

New Balance 1906D 'Clay Ash Licorice' — M1906ND

Earth, ash, and depth. The New Balance 1906D in 'Clay Ash Licorice' is one of the most sophisticated and tonally complex colourways in the 1906D Protection Pack series — a three-colour combination of warm clay, cool ash grey, and deep licorice black that creates a layered, earthy palette across the 1906D's premium multi-material upper. A colourway built for wearers who want complexity and restraint in equal measure.

Key Features

• Colorway: Clay Ash Licorice (M1906ND) — a three-tone palette combining warm clay, cool ash grey, and deep licorice black across the 1906D's suede, mesh, and synthetic overlay panels; part of the 1906D Protection Pack series, known for its premium material selections and sophisticated, nature-inspired colour combinations
• Protection Pack: The 1906D Protection Pack is a New Balance series applying premium, weather-appropriate materials and nature-inspired colourways to the 1906D silhouette; Protection Pack releases are positioned as the premium tier of the 1906D lineup, with material and colour choices that reflect outdoor and environmental themes
• Model: 1906D — New Balance's premium retro runner with multi-panel upper architecture, substantial cushioned midsole, and a deliberately considered silhouette derived from the original 1906 performance running shoe; the 1906D's structured, premium construction makes it particularly effective for sophisticated, layered colourways like Clay Ash Licorice
• Upper: Premium multi-material construction with suede, mesh, and synthetic overlay panels in clay, ash grey, and licorice black; structured mid-cut profile with padded collar and tongue; tonal 'N' branding across the colourway panels
• Midsole: ABZORB® + Stability Web cushioning for premium all-day comfort with the 1906D's characteristic cushioned, slightly elevated midsole stance
• Outsole: Durable rubber outsole for long-term traction and wear resistance across all surfaces
• Sizing: Unisex sizing — available in full US Men's, Women's, and EU sizing
• Style Code: M1906ND

Fit & Sizing

True to size. Unisex fit. Full size run from Men's US 4 to US 11 (Women's US 5.5–12.5 / EU 36–45). See the size chart for your exact fit.

Why the 1906D Clay Ash Licorice?

Three-colour colourways on a multi-panel shoe are difficult to execute well — the risk is that the colours compete rather than complement, and the result reads as busy rather than layered. Clay Ash Licorice works because the three colours are carefully calibrated on the temperature scale: clay is warm, ash is cool-neutral, and licorice is deep and grounding. The three tones move from warmth to coolness to depth, giving the 1906D's panel architecture a coherent visual logic rather than a random distribution of colour. The Protection Pack context adds to the appeal: these are not commercial colourways designed for broad market reach, they are considered, premium selections that reward wearers who pay attention to what they're buying. The result is a 1906D that is sophisticated enough for people who find most sneaker colourways too loud and interesting enough for people who find all-grey too safe — one of the more genuinely adult colourways in the entire 1906D range.