AVAILABLE NOW: New Balance’s 9060 Gets a Mule Update for Summer 2026
What to know
ClosetKept AI- New Balance 9060 Mule removes heel components for open-backed design with velcro strap.
- Toggle lacing system enables faster on-the-go adjustments.
- Three colorways available now: black/neon green, grey scale, Sea Salt.
- Retail price $160 per pair.
- Released July 2, 2026 as summer warm-weather variant.
UPDATE 7/2/26: New Balance quietly released their new strapback version of the 9060 today, dropping three colors for the debut. The black and green pair seen above is available, as is their classic NB grey scale and a lighter Sea Salt style. All three pairs can be found HERE, available for $160 each.
ORIGINAL STORY:
New Balance’s 9060 has been a steady seller for the Boston brand since its introduction several years ago. This Summer, the chunky silhouette is getting a warm weather upgrade, removing the heels for a new Mule variant, coming soon.
Back in Summer 2022, New Balance delivered a brand new lifestyle sneaker, the 9060. The silhouette was a bit divisive among sneakerheads at the time, with some praising the retro-futuristic style and other trashing the clunky, heavy-looking silhouette. Four years later, public opinion has decided that the 9060 is a hit, as the model has stayed relevant long-after the usual cycles of lifestyle models. The shoe has dropped in dozens of special styles from New Balance alongside a wide range of collaborative options, and this season, the Boston brand is giving us a fresh, Summer-ready take on the model. The new 9060 Mule removes the shoe’s heel components in favor of an open-backed design, though a velcro strap still ensures you stay locked in. These pairs also come with a toggle lacing system for even faster adjustments on the go. The 9060 Mule has surfaced in five colorways so far; a stealthy black with hi-vis neon accents, tonal black & white editions, a classic NB greyscale style, and a clean off-white pair with mauve soles.
NEW BALANCE 9060 MULE RELEASE INFORMATION
New Balance has yet to announce their latest riff on the 9060 silhouette, though pairs are likely to release soon in time for warmer Spring & Summer months. The Mule version of the popular lifestyle model will land in a nice assortment of color options, including tonal black & white pairs, classic NB grey, and a stealthy black with neon accents. Pairs will be available from both NB and select retailers for $150.
New Balance 9060 Mule
Release Date: 2026
Price: $160
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