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New Balance and COMME des GARÇONS HOMME Bring Paris Runway 1890A to Retail on November 6
By News Desk ·
Key takeaways
- COMME des GARÇONS HOMME and New Balance release the 1890A collaboration on November 6 through COMME des GARÇONS.
- The 1890A features an apron upper, ABZORB midsole cushioning and a stability-minded heel.
- The sneaker debuted at Paris Men's Fashion Week in January 2026 before reaching retail.
- New Balance reported $9.2 billion in full-year global sales for its most recent fiscal year, according to akta.pro company records.
COMME des GARÇONS HOMME and New Balance will release their 1890A collaboration on November 6, following its debut at Paris Men's Fashion Week in January. Hypebeast reported the release date and the shoe's specifications. The sneaker comes in Black/Charcoal and Beige/Orange colorways, sold through COMME des GARÇONS.
How the 1890A Changes the New Balance Runner
The collaboration starts from New Balance's 1890, a model that keeps the brand's core design language while experimenting with exposed technical elements. The 1890A gives that base a more polished treatment suited to COMME des GARÇONS HOMME's tailored sensibility.
The apron upper is the biggest change to the 1890 template. The construction wraps the forefoot in a single, clean section that echoes classic moc-toe styling, taming the busier visual language of the original runner and giving it a sleeker profile. Hypebeast describes the result as a sneaker that can sit alongside COMME des GARÇONS HOMME's workwear-leaning wardrobe as easily as it can handle a long day on foot.
Comfort stays in New Balance's hands underneath. An ABZORB midsole handles shock absorption, while the heel is built with added structure to keep the foot stable with each step. Together, those elements push the 1890A toward everyday versatility instead of the purely technical focus of its base model.
New Balance's Sales and Partnership Record
New Balance reported $9.2 billion in full-year global sales for its most recent fiscal year, up nearly 20% year over year, according to akta.pro company records. The same records list a June 2026 partnership with JJJJound on a New Balance 1890 in 'Silver/White' and 'Black' colorways that incorporates ABZORB SBS cushioning technology and reflective heel logos.
Earlier New Balance Releases This Season
New Balance released the 2010 GORE-TEX "Black/Field Green" sneaker at $175 on October 27, 2026, with a GORE-TEX barrier and green accents, stupidDOPE reported. The Apartment and New Balance released a collaborative 2010 GORE-TEX "Kingfisher" sneaker on October 31, 2026, their first joint project in about two years, Hypebeast reported. New Balance also unveiled the 9060 in Deep End/Black Metallic at an MSRP of $150 with a November 1, 2026 release, Hypebeast reported.
COMME des GARÇONS Store Reopening
COMME des GARÇONS is reopening its GUERRILLA STORE in Fukuoka's Yakuin district on October 27, 2026, operating through mid-December, Hypebeast reported. The two-story space features 16 brands on the ground floor and archive pieces and exclusives upstairs.