Length
1906R
- Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
New Balance 1906R
New BalanceRunner shape
- Reviews
14 of 17 reviews recommend it.
3 do not recommend it.
Will it fit your foot?
- Length: Small to large: mixed
- Width: Narrow and regular: reports differ
- Toes: Snug
Where can you wear it?
- Walking all day
- Weight: reports differ
- Worn for casual, walking
$155Mid-rangetypical price at large US stores
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Do New Balance 1906R run big?
Reported sensations
Width
1906R
- Reports differ: narrow or regular.
Around the toes
1906R
- Snug.
Are New Balance 1906R comfortable all day?
Through the day
1906R
- All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
- All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on foot
1906R
- Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
How do they hold up over time?
What wears or breaks?
1Upper
1906R
- Fading.
2Outsole
1906R
- Coming apart.
3Sole
1906R
- Coming apart.
Will they keep their looks?
1906R
- Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.
How long have people worn them?
1906R
- Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.
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About our research
Based on 27 reviews and other sources.
We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.
How we put the guide together →Compare with similar pairs
Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.
New Balance 1906R vs New Balance 2002R
Also used for casual. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance 1906R | New Balance 2002R |
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| Maker price | $155 (typical price at large US stores) | $144.99–$145 (typical price at large US stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-28.
New Balance 1906R vs New Balance T500
Also used for casual. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance 1906R | New Balance T500 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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T500
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
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T500
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Maker price | $155 (typical price at large US stores) | $109.99–$110 (typical price at large US stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-26.
New Balance 1906R vs Asics Gel-Lyte III
Also used for casual. Compare toe box.
| What matters | New Balance 1906R | Asics Gel-Lyte III |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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OG
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| Width |
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OG
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| Toe box |
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OG
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| All day on your feet |
| OG
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| Weight on the foot |
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OG
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-26.
New Balance 1906R vs Asics GEL-LYTE V
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 1906R | Asics GEL-LYTE V |
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| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
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| Weight on the foot |
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-26.
New Balance 1906R vs New Balance 574
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 1906R | New Balance 574 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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574
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
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| Weight on the foot |
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574
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-28.
New Balance 1906R vs New Balance 990
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 1906R | New Balance 990 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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990v6
Made in USA 990v6
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| Width |
| 990v6
Made in USA 990v6
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| Toe box |
| 990v6
Made in USA 990v6
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| All day on your feet |
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990v6
Made in USA 990v6
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| Weight on the foot |
| 990v6
Made in USA 990v6
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Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-25.
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