[Update 19 Jun 2023] If you missed your chance at the original release date of the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 650R, you’re in luck! A wider release is scheduled for 23 June, 10 am (EST) at NewBalance.com. Mark your calendars, and set aside US$165 for a pair.

[Update 14 Jun 2023] Product images of the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 650R pack have now arrived, which also reveals an additional “Black” colorway to the “Powder Blue” and “Green” lineup previously teased. All three pairs are now available via a raffle draw on ALD’s official website, which is slated to end on 14 June at 11:59 pm (ET). Retail price is set at $165 per pair.

[Update 16 May 2023] New images have emerged alluding to a “Powder Blue” colorway of the titular pair. Although these images do ascertain the existence of the pair, information remains scant. Thus, be prepared for an update here at this very page when details eventually surface.

Every dog has its day and the shoe dogs of New Balance and Aimé Leon Dore have been having theirs, plenty of them by now. It’s a match a made in heaven, a duo that fits like a glove, from NB’s vintage silhouettes, to ALD’s varsity aesthetic proclivities. There’ve been more teased recently to ascertain what’s in the pipeline like the 550 and 1906R. In their ever-expanding story together, comes a new take on the 650R.

It’s a familiar look with some modifications however—albeit minor. One is the color-blocking wherein the color sees an application in more parts in the standard release, the sample pair sees a restrained approach accented only on the strip on the ankle collar, the heel bracket below, and the topmost eyelet. The rest, from base layer to overlays, comes in white.

Another part where it deviates is the construction, the most noteworthy one being the “N” logo on the profiles. Here, it becomes a window that gives visibility to, and frames the mesh interior. The outsole as well comes equipped with a uniform gum rubber outsole as opposed to the tri-color design of its predecessor.

Not much is known about the pair just yet with the limited view provided by the leaked image by @dane3fune. When more information does surface though, expect to find them here. Stay tuned!

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