New Balance 1890 Surfaces in Nordic Green
New Balance continues to mine the ABZORB tooling aesthetic with the 1890, a hybrid runner that pairs chunky sole architecture with a layered upper construction. The latest iteration arrives in Nordic Green, a three-tone treatment that spans olive, teal, and highlighter green across the upper before shifting to cooler shades on the heel and toe overlays.
By Ava Rodriguez
The 1890 has emerged as one of New Balance's most prolific modern silhouettes, benefiting from the same maximalist design language that defined the brand's 2010s output. By marrying the ABZORB tooling unit—initially engineered for the 2002 runner and subsequently recycled across the 1890A and 1954R—with a contemporary upper featuring layered synthetic overlays and a teardrop-shaped toe guard, the model has carved out territory in the brand's catalog that appeals to those seeking unconventional color treatments and compositional density.
The Nordic Green execution exemplifies this approach. Rather than pursuing a monolithic hue, the design distributes a gradient across its real estate: olive and teal dominate the mesh and synthetic panels, while a vibrant highlighter green occupies secondary surfaces. The heel counter and toe overlays pivot to cooler tones, introducing visual contrast that prevents the palette from becoming unwieldy. It's the kind of restrained maximalism that speaks to current footwear sensibilities—busy without being chaotic.
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Release Info
The New Balance 1890 in Nordic Green carries a retail price of $180 and is confirmed for a July 1 release date at international retailers. U.S. availability remains unconfirmed at this stage. Given that New Balance is currently offering significant discounts across its broader lineup—averaging 41% off at major retailers—the timing and domestic rollout of this particular colorway warrant monitoring.
Model: New Balance 1890
Colorway: Nordic Green
SKU: U18907BP
Retail Price: $180
Release Date: July 1 (International)
U.S. Release: TBA
