JJJJound’s New Balance 1890 Is a Tuxedo In a Sneaker

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Summary

  • JJJJound gives the New Balance 1890 a clean, minimalist look, inspired by a classic tuxedo. It features a black mesh upper, bright white tongues, and smooth, satin-like detailing.

  • This new shoe, a blend of lifestyle and running design, features ABZORB cushioning for comfort. It’s part of an ongoing series of sleek, single-color collaborations from the brand and is expected to release in Spring/Summer 2026.

This season will see another collaboration between JJJJound and New Balance, focusing on the 1890 model—a currently popular shoe from the brand. Building on recent designs by Action Bronson and JoeFreshGoods, JJJJound is applying its trademark simple style with a sophisticated black and white color scheme.

The JJJJound sneaker has a look similar to a tuxedo. Think of the shoe’s main body as the jacket and the tongue as the shirt – it’s like wearing a tuxedo on your feet! It features black mesh with black detailing, contrasted by a white tongue and sole. The smooth black accents give the shoe a sophisticated feel, similar to the satin lapels on a formal jacket.

The New Balance 1890 blends classic and modern design – its sole is based on the 2002 model, while the upper draws inspiration from the 890v3. It’s a later example of New Balance combining running shoe technology with everyday style. A key feature is the ABZORB midsole, which offers both comfortable cushioning and helps reduce impact.

JJJJound focused on updating the materials and colors of the sneaker, adding their branding to the insoles and side, rather than changing its overall design. Compared to collaborations with Action Bronson or Comme des Garçons, JJJJound’s version is much more understated in both color and how it’s made – it’s a refined, classic take on the shoe.

JJJJound hasn’t announced a release date for its New Balance 1890 yet, but based on their announcement, it’s expected to launch sometime during the Spring/Summer 2026 season.

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2026-04-27 19:57