Atmos, Hidefumi Hommyo’s world-renowned fashion and sneaker boutique, has once again teamed up with New Balance for their collaborative take on a classic 1906R silhouette. Dubbed “Tokyo Dimension,” the silhouette is covered in muted overlays with pops of vibrant purple.
The new edition of Atmos x New Balance 1906R “Tokyo Dimension” sneakers is currently available for purchase from the fashion retailer’s e-commerce stores. Interested readers can enjoy these exclusive units at Atmos outlets in Asia. Released on September 23, these pairs are priced at ¥17,600 (about $123) for each pair.
Atmos x New Balance 1906R “Tokyo Dimension” arrives in gray and black tones with suede makeup
Due to the large number of general release color variants, New Balance’s 1906R silhouette has gained considerable momentum. Announcing a brand new partnership with Atmos, the company is now focusing on its collaborative business.
For the uninitiated, this is not the first example of a collaboration between the two brands, which have joined hands for quite a few launches before. For example, in May this year, Atmos and New Balance unveiled their perfectly crafted 2002R “Shibuya Rat” shoe design, which sold out in the blink of an eye.
The design idea and inspiration for the new New Balance 1906R colorway is described by Atmos as follows:
“Title “Tokyo Dimension”, this duo follows a unique design of Atmos, such as expressing the shadows of the city of Tokyo in gray color and reproducing the lighting reflected on the buildings with reflectors.
The colorway, dubbed “Tokyo Dimension”, is a representation of Tokyo’s unique character and urban fashion. The N logos, the inside of the tongues, the molds on the top of the forefoot of the midsoles, and the exposed cushioning units are all decorated in purple as a highlight. These purple touches evoke the reflections of streetlights on window frames.
Most of the base layer structure is made up of a lighter gray mesh, which is complemented by a sturdy black cage that sits at the rear. Additionally, the gray mesh tabs are surrounded by black eyelets, holding the gray laces in place.
Gray textiles used for the insoles are combined with purple insoles topped with branded accents.
The finishing touch is added with the chunky white midsole, which is covered in black speckles throughout. These midsoles are encircled by the thick bottom layer of New Balance’s original NERGY cushioning. Here, the outsoles feature black, gray and purple accents which makes it more appealing.
Speaking of the “Tokyo Dimension Edition”, Hirofumi Kojima, Product Manager at Atmos, said:
“We don’t refer much to our past work, but used popular specs from older SMUs [Special Make Ups], like the safari pattern and splashes on the midsole. We try to use new ideas to form the future atmos style while incorporating nostalgic elements.
Don’t miss the Asia-exclusive Atmos x New Balance 1906R “Tokyo Dimension” shoe, easily accessible from Atmos outlets. Priced at $123, these pairs come in multiple size options across Asia.
