New Balance's 1906A "Tech Explosion" in Metallic Silver Is an Extra Butter-Exclusive

Name: New Balance 1906A “Tech Explosion”
Colorway: “Metallic Silver”
MSRP: $170 USD
Release Date: Saturday, October 12
Where to Buy: Extra Butter

New Balance‘s 1906A “Tech Explosion” draws design inspiration from the dancefloor, relishing in the resurgence of electronic music’s underground scene to inform the striking new sneaker. An Extra Butter-exclusive, Creative Director Bernie Gross – who started off as a DJ and dancer before delving into the streetwear scene – reflected back on his personal connection to 1990s’ dance music to conceptualize the all-silver silhouette.

“This heightened expression of the ‘Tech Explosion’ design became the core theme for storytelling,” says Gross. “I found a parallel to the shoe’s distinctive design – which had materials literally breaking out of its conventional paneling – to the rise of indie DJs in NYC experimenting with remixes, blending genres and creating the new soundtrack for a resurging dance music scene.”

“Dance music was a milestone in my life as a teen starting off as a DJ and a dancer, well before I got into the streetwear business. Seeing a revival of this moment amongst today’s youth makes me excited to see how music evolves and how the dance scene may even influence what is the new design code for street fashion.”

An evolution of New Balance’s “Protection Pack,” made popular through the 2002R sneakers, the New Balance 1906A “Tech Explosion” features a double mesh layer equipped with curvilinear synthetic overlays. Deconstructed panels propel outward from the upper, while zig stitching and asymmetrical lacing round out the design. 

Peep the New Balance 1906A “Tech Explosion” joints in the gallery above and grab a pair exclusively at Extra Butter – both in-store and online – this Saturday.