There’s a bit of a dress-shoe look to the New Balance 1890A “Black Leather,” mostly through the stitched moc toe and short row of laces. It still has plenty of running-shoe details, though, from the curved panels along the sides to the chunky, segmented sole.

Black stitching follows the raised edge of the toe, where a small embroidered “N” blends into the leather. The material has a slight sheen, making the seams and layered panels easier to pick out against the all-black finish. Matching laces sit over a leather tongue, with padded mesh lining the collar.

Along the sides, elongated oval panels sit inside sweeping overlays marked with shallow grooves. Branding stays small, with NB badges on the tongue and heel instead of a large side logo. Inside, white NB and 1890 graphics stand out against the black footbeds.

The chunky sole carries that same black finish, including the exposed cushioning segments and deeply grooved outsole. ABZORB branding appears near the heel, adding another running-shoe detail beneath the moc-style upper.

The New Balance 1890A “Black Leather” arrives in Fall 2026 at NewBalance.com and select retailers.

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