Aime Leon Dore Previews a New Balance 1300 Collab in Spring/Summer 2026 Lookbook

New Balance is breaking out a new catalog of classics and modern silhouettes for the warmer months of the new year, and as we look ahead to sunshine and bright suede, Teddy Santis and Aime Leon Dore have sneakily added a new preview to the mix. Taking on the 1300, ALD gave us an in-hand preview of a new University of Michigan-inspired colorway in the NYC brand’s latest lookbook.

The Aime Leon Dore x New Balance 1300 Made in USA can be seen tucked under the arm of a model in the ALD Spring/Summer 2026 lookbook, paired with a pair of white shorts, a striped sweater, a blue denim jacket, and a branded baseball cap in the same blue and gold colorway as the shoes.

We can’t see much when it comes to details, considering the placement of the sneakers in the photo, but from what we can discern, the shoes start with a soft suede and mesh upper in navy blue with golden yellow leather on the heel tab. Classic New Balance grey is added on the laces and side panel “N” logo, but for now, that’s about all we can see.

So far, we don’t have a release date or retail price on the upcoming Aime Leon Dore x New Balance 1300, but considering the upcoming season for the new lookbook, expect to hear more news about the pair soon. For all the latest ALD New Balance collab news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.

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