The only thing New Balance does better than its classic dad shoes is, well, slightly turnt up dad shoes.

Recently, this has looked like classic NB silhouettes dressed up in daring and downright darling colorways, and the brand's latest addition to the 1906 lineage lands somewhere in the middle.

The "Alkaline Green" 1906F is an updated version of the classic 1906R sneaker, kitted with a techy energy, thanks to geometric webbing throughout the upper, which gives the sneaker its futuristic charm.

But this fatherly dad shoe is more than just its good looks. Underneath, the 1906F has New Balance's shock-absorbing N-ergy technology as well, which gives the sneaker extra comfort.

Obviously, dad shoes are NB's bread and butter, but the brand has transformed its dad shoe decadence into world-class stunners that can rumble with the best of 'em.

At the moment, freaky loafers have the main stage when it comes to New Balance's innovative pursuits. Which, fair enough. Cross-breeding two opposing silhouettes is nothing to scoff at.

But there is something so ingenious in reinventing classic shoes time and time again — building off the lore that put New Balance on the map.

Funky fusions are great, but you just can't beat an upgraded classic dad shoe.

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