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Aimé Leon Dore 's Teddy Santis has been working closely with New Balance for several years. He is not only involved in projects involving his label Aimé Leon Dore but also serves as the creative director of New Balance's MADE in USA line. Aimé Leon Dore and New Balance collaborated nearly a year ago to release three colorways of the 860v2 for pre-order. They have now launched a new pre-order window for another batch of Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 860v2s. The new colorways include red, blue, and white & green compositions. The shoes feature ALD branding at the tongue and the floral crest logo at the heel. The upper is made of a mesh base paired with synthetic overlays. The Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 860v2 sneakers are available for pre-order via  Aimé Leon Dore's webstore for $150 USD each. They are estimated to ship in February or March 2025 and are considered a final sale product.

New Balance is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the New Balance 1000 sneaker this year by bringing it back through in-line launches and collaborating with prominent designers. One of the collaborators is Joe Freshgoods, who released a two-part collaboration "When Things Were Pure" pack last month. The pack featured colorways of Pink Mink and Black Ice, with special co-branding and detailing throughout. In addition to the collaboration with Joe Freshgoods, New Balance has also announced a forthcoming project with Aimé Leon Dore . The Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1000 features a versatile white and gray color arrangement with ALD branding on the tongue, sockliner, and lateral forefoot of the upper. The "N" logos on each side of the shoe are in a soft gray hue, along with various overlays. At the time of writing, the release date for the Aimé Leon Dore-designed version of the New Balance 1000 has not been disclosed by Teddy Santis or New Balance. However, it i...

Teddy Santis , the founder of the highly popular New York label Aimé Leon Dore , took on the role of creative director for New Balance Made in USA back in 2021. Since his debut collection with New Balance , the Made in USA line has been consistently busy with a range of releases and collaborations in both apparel and footwear. The Made in USA division has now unveiled the "Olive" colorway of the iconic 990v4, showcasing the craftsmanship and attention to detail that has become synonymous with New Balance's Made in USA line. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the 990v4 showcases a mixed material construction, featuring pigskin suede overlays and a mesh base for the upper. The "Olive" colorway takes center stage, with shades of green adorning the majority of the shoe, complemented by natural brown accents on the upper. White accents can be found on the iconic "N" logos, lining, and laces, adding a touch of contrast. The heel is accentuated wit...

Aimé Leon Dore and New Balance have released their new collaboration, the T500 pack. This collection features three retro tennis performance shoes, originally launched in 1982, in signature Aimé Leon Dore colorways of red, black, and green. The shoes are constructed with premium leather and an all-white upper with perforated toes. The "N" logo and heel collar are accented with color, displaying Aimé Leon Dore on one shoe and New Balance on the other. The tongue also features branding, and the shoes are tied together with white laces. The cream midsole and outsole complete the retro aesthetic. These low-cut, versatile tennis oxfords are now available online and on New Balance .