[Update 4 Jun 2024] Raffle draws for all three Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1000 colorways are now open on ALD’s website and will close on 5 June at 11:59PM (ET). Each pair retails for US$165. Check out the official visuals of the “White” colorway in the gallery above before entering!

[Update 3 Jun 2024] New images of the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1000 “White” have surfaced alongside the “Grey” and “Black” colorways, courtesy of @arab_lincoln. Check them out in the gallery above!

[Update 29 May 2024] More images of the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1000 “White” have come to light, courtesy of the man himself, @teddysantis. Enjoy a look in the gallery above as we await a release date.

[Update 28 May 2024] A new image of the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1000 “White” has surfaced by way of an Instagram story posted by @teddysantis. In it, it can be seen that the founder and creative director of ALD is holding a sample pair of shoes.

The still was posted by @dane3fune, with the caption “@aimeleondore. New Balance 1000. photo @teddysantis STORY.” Anticipation for a firm release date is palpable. Check back soon for more details.

Much of the most coveted silhouettes in the status quo are revivals from the archives of legacy brands. Case in point: adidas and their terrace shoes. In fact, that includes Nike and Jordan Brand’s entire MO with their expansive catalogue of retros.

Through nostalgia, comes novelty; and New Balance has done the same and continues to do so with the reintroduction of the New Balance 1000—celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Following Joe Freshgoods’ well-received “When Things Were Pure” pack in April, the model is back in the spotlight. This time, it’s Aimé Leon Dore’s turn to take the reins. ALD founder and New Balance MADE in USA creative director Teddy Santis unveiled a first look at the upcoming collaboration on Instagram.

The titular pair features a tonal white and grey palette, with subtle ALD branding on the tongue, sockliner, and lateral forefoot. The former serves as the base color, with the latter accenting the “N” logos and various overlays.

Neither Santis nor New Balance have confirmed a release date yet, but there’s reason to expect their arrival this year alongside a “Black” colorway. From what else is known so far, the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1000 will be availed through their brick-and-click stores. Stay tuned for updates in the coming weeks!

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