Quick Facts
- Images of Action Bronson's next NB collab have surfaced
- The model features tooling from the original 2002R
- The Action Bronson x New Balance 1890 Hornet Tusk will be released via early access on February 5
- A first-come-first-served release takes place on February 6
Action Bronson’s Baklava label has become a force in the collab sneaker game. Taking on the same multi-season, multi-shoe approach perfected by fashion brands like Kith and Wales Bonner, Bronson’s New Balance partnership has covered classic lifestyle runners like the 992, new versions like the 990v6, and tech runners like the FuelCell Rebel v4. Now, Bronson is taking on an all-new silhouette, adding his Baklava aesthetic to the New Balance 1890.
Originally, we saw the New Balance 1890 as a hybrid moccasin, with a Wallabee-style toe, reptile skin upper, and sporty 2002R-style tooling on the midsole. On the Baklava pair, though, early previews show a more traditional mesh and suede makeup on the upper, with a series of teardrop-shaped, almost paisley-style panels and no moccasin toe.
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