The latest chapter in the ongoing collaboration between streetwear powerhouse Aimé Leon Dore (ALD) and New Balance features a revitalized take on the classic New Balance 1000 silhouette. This exciting news follows hot on the heels of the successful Joe Freshgoods collaboration and the recent release of a general release (GR) “Metallic Silver” colorway of the 1000.
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Building upon the momentum, Aimé Leon Dore founder and New Balance creative director Teddy Santis has unveiled a trio of clean and essential colorways for the New Balance 1000. The collection has been teased on social media in recent weeks, but official Aimé Leon Dore images offer the most detailed look yet, hinting at an imminent release.
The focus is firmly on understated elegance. Monochromatic black, grey, and white palettes define the three colorways, each infused with a sleek, contemporary aesthetic. A subtle distinction emerges in the black pair, where the material choices deviate slightly from its counterparts. Here, a mesh base provides a breathable foundation, overlaid with luxurious patent leather and a textured rubber toe cap. The white and grey iterations, meanwhile, maintain a more straightforward construction, utilizing a classic combination of traditional leather and external TPU elements. For those who might miss ALD’s signature touch on design alone, a debossed “AIMÉ” logo graces the toe of each shoe, leaving no room for ambiguity.
Beyond confirming the intriguing details previously hinted at (patent leather on the black pair, translucent overlays), the new shots showcase some of the accompanying accessories. Expect contrasting laces, Y2K-inspired hangtags, and honeycomb insoles to elevate each shoe with an extra touch of detail.
While winners of the raffle for the black and grey colorways have already been notified, it appears these will remain exclusive to the Aimé Leon Dore website. However, sneakerheads can still secure the white Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1000, as it’s scheduled for a wider release on the New Balance website on June 20th.
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