New Balance X Stone Island 1890 'Covert Green'

New Balance and Stone Island went full lab mode on the ABZORB 1890, then dressed it in a covert green palette that feels straight out of a sci-fi training ground. Micro ripstop mesh, wave-cut panels, and utilitarian overlays give it that “engineered, not just designed” energy. You get New Balance comfort with Stone Island’s obsessive material storytelling, wrapped in a unisex runner that looks equally at home on pitch, pavement, or your daily mission.

ABZORB 1890 cushioning system

Built on New Balance’s original 2002 sole unit, the ABZORB 1890 delivers plush, responsive cushioning with a stabilising platform that handles long days and sharp cuts without drama. Stone Island’s collaboration dials it into a performance-meets-urban zone, so you feel runner-level comfort whether you’re sprinting for the train, roaming the city, or logging weekend miles.

Micro ripstop mesh upper

The upper uses a micro ripstop mesh that’s light, breathable, and purposely tough, then carved into a wave cutout construction that gives those covert green and vetiver tones depth and shadow. It’s technical without screaming for attention, balancing airflow with support while the layered panels create a very Stone Island sense of engineered texture and quiet complexity on foot.

Technical overlays and detailing

TPU overlays and genuine suede hits lock in structure and durability, framing the mesh in a way that feels half performance runner, half modular uniform piece. Branding is kept clean and precise, with Stone Island and New Balance marks sitting like coordinates rather than loud logos. The result is a sneaker that looks intentional from every angle, ready for heavy rotation.

Elevated daily uniform

Pair the Covert Green 1890 with tapered black tech cargo pants, a heavyweight off-white tee, and a zippered nylon overshirt in charcoal. Add a slim crossbody bag and a subtle cap in olive tones. The shoe becomes the quiet flex that ties the whole fit together without fighting for attention.

Pitch to pavement

Run it with dark green track pants, a breathable grey football-inspired jersey, and a lightweight Stone Island-style windbreaker in muted ivory. Keep accessories minimal - sport watch, low socks, no loud jewelry. The sneaker bridges the gap between training gear and streetwear, so you can go from drills to coffee without changing anything.

Weekend city explorer

Wear with relaxed straight-leg light wash denim, a soft vetiver-toned hoodie, and a compact technical gilet in deep forest green. Finish with thin crew socks and a simple beanie. The layered greens and neutrals echo the shoe’s palette, giving you a cohesive, functional look that feels ready for long walks, gallery stops, and late-night food runs.

Specifications

Shipping

• ETA Shipping – approx. 18–20 days

SKU: U1890ST