As he leads New Balance's Made in USA line, Teddy Santis still passionately drives the vision for Aime Leon Dore (ALD). Over the years, ALD's collaborative efforts with New Balance have resulted in some memorable drops, most recently on the 860v2, 1906R, and 550. As the NYC-based label helped revive the New Balance 550 and 650R, it has become clear that ALD can bring hype to lesser-known and archival models. This is happening again with the New Balance T500, dating back to 1982, coming back through ALD’s lens.
Spotted in campaign imagery featuring tennis prodigy and New Balance athlete Coco Gauff, the upcoming Aime Leon Dore x New Balance T500 pack showcases three distinct colorways: "White Red," "White Black," and "White Green." Each variant boasts a pristine white leather foundation, allowing the contrasting colors to shine. The signature "N" logo becomes a focal point as it takes on a faux reptile skin leather, accompanied by complementary hues on the sockliner, heel tab, and tongue tag. Split branding between ALD and New Balance is present on the heel tab while a co-branded T500 tongue tag is visible in the front. Rounding out the design is the creamy rubber midsole paired with a tonal rubber outsole.
The Aime Leon Dore x New Balance T500 Pack will release September 15, 2023 through Aime Leon Dore. It's possible we see a release through New Balance and select retailers online and in-store at a later date. Available in men's sizing, the retail price is set at $130. Keep it locked to our Twitter and the Sole Retriever mobile app for the latest updates, raffles, releases, and more in the sneaker and streetwear realm.
Images via Aime Leon Dore
Aime Leon Dore x New Balance T500 White Red
Aime Leon Dore x New Balance T500 White Black
Aime Leon Dore x New Balance T500 White Green
