[Update 27 Apr 2023] Following its official images, a release for the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1906R has also been revealed. Slated to arrive on 4 May, the pair will be made available via New Balance with a price tag of $170. In the meantime, take a look at the latest campaign imagery on the article slider above.

[Update 5 Apr 2023] Official images of the upcoming Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1906R have officially landed, courtesy of SlamJam. The retail set is at 180EUR (~US$197). While an official release date has not been confirmed yet, the fact that it’s up for viewing on the boutique retailer points towards an imminent drop. Stay tuned as we’ll bring you the latest about this release as soon as we can.

[Update 29 Mar 2023] New images have surfaced offering us a looks the original leaks couldn’t. Through these, we get vivid view of its finer details like the metallic finish on the vamp eyelet, the floral emblem on the tongue, as well as the copper frame on the N-LOCK technology on the profiles. Nevertheless, they remain an enigma with the lack of information surrounding them. But when new ones do arrive, find it here at this very page!

There’re some partnerships that are so long-running that their names are almost synonymous with each other. One such is Nike and Stüssy, and another—in time to come—New Balance and Aimé Leon Dore. In fact, it’s not too far from the truth to say the latter is partly responsible for the former’s renaissance. Adding another page to their collaborative portfolio, comes the ALD x NB 1906R. Courtesy of @sneakersfromtom, we’re now given a first look.

Its hallmarks are a mainstay here, everything people adore about the archetypal Dad shoe. The double mesh base in sail, the synthetic overlays adorned with black and green at the fore, its metallic finish on the quarter, as well as the TPU heel cage.

The N-Lock system on its sides gets framed in gold and likewise on the “NB” branding on the heel counter. White makes up the most of the midsole while accented by green at the front. The outsole is engulfed in black underfoot, anchoring all the components just mentioned. Other key details include the unique vector on the head of the tongue tag and the ALD branding on the footbed.

There’s no additional information that came with the leak aside from what discernible from the visual. When they do arrive however, expect to see them here as an update.

Till then, have a look at New Balance’s Tokyo Design Studio and their take on the Fresh Foam X More Trail v3.