Getting My Hands on Those Action Bronson New Balances
Alright, let me tell you about getting these New Balance Action Bronson sneakers. I kept seeing stuff pop up online, you know? Pictures everywhere. The colors looked kinda crazy, not like your usual New Balance stuff.
First off, I just watched for a bit. Saw the buzz building up. People were talking about the Baklava pair, then the Lapis Lazuli one. I wasn’t sure at first, honestly. They’re loud. Like, really loud.
But the more I looked, the more they kinda grew on me. Especially those 1906R Lapis Lazuli ones. Had that wild blue and yellow mix. Something different, you know? Decided, okay, I gotta try and grab a pair. Not for collecting or anything, just to actually wear.
So, the day they dropped, I was ready. Had the sites pulled up. It’s always a bit of a gamble with these hyped releases. You click, you wait, sometimes you get lucky, sometimes you don’t. This time, I actually managed to get through checkout for the Lapis Lazuli pair. Felt pretty good, not gonna lie.
Then came the waiting part. You get the confirmation email, but until that box shows up, you never really know. Took a few days, standard shipping stuff. Finally, the package landed on my doorstep.
Unboxing and First Thoughts
Got the box inside. Standard New Balance box, nothing too fancy there. Opened it up. And yeah, wow. The colors hit you right away. Much brighter, more intense than pictures can show you. That blue is really something.
Pulled them out. Checked the materials. Felt decent, typical quality you expect from NB. You got mesh, some leather bits, that plastic cage thing on the back of the 1906R.
- Checked the stitching – looked clean.
- Felt the sole – nice and cushioned.
- Looked at the details – the little Action Bronson touches were there.
Okay, time to try them on. Laced ’em up. Slipped my feet in. Fit was good, true to size for me, just like my other New Balance pairs. That’s always a relief, buying shoes online without trying them first.
Stood up, walked around the living room a bit. Felt comfortable right out of the box. No weird pinching or rubbing. The N-ergy sole on the 1906R feels pretty good underfoot. Supportive but still soft enough.
Final verdict? Yeah, I dig ’em. They’re definitely a statement piece. Not gonna wear these every single day, probably. But for when you want something that pops? Absolutely. They feel good, they look wild, and it was kinda fun going through the process of actually getting them. It’s just cool footwear, plain and simple. Glad I decided to go for it.
