ALD Joins the Running Hype Race with a Two-Pack of New Balance Collab Racers
PublishedQuick Facts
- The ALD x New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 features a blue mesh upper that turns black as it moves towards the stacked midsole
- The FuelCell SC Elite v5 collab switches to dark green on the mesh upper but keeps the black gradient at the sole, this time climbing even further up the shoe onto the toebox
- The Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Running Collection will be released July 9, 2026
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If you’ve been waiting for the perfect sneaker collab to start your running journey…you might not ever clock your first mile. Across the sneaker industry, every brand under the sun has turned to the track, downloaded Strava, and joined a local run club. But with so many running collabs, it can be hard to keep up with them all. Well, get ready to fall behind even further.
Pick Up the Pace
New York streetwear staple Aimé Leon Dore is the latest label to cash in on running’s cache, teaming up with longtime collaborator and founder Teddy Santis’ second employer, New Balance, for two pairs of performance running shoes in black gradient greatness. Split between casual runs and race day, the collab adds a FuelCell Rebel v5 as a daily driver and a FuelCell SC Elite v5 for days with numbers on your chest.
The ALD x New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 features a blue mesh upper that turns black as it moves towards the stacked midsole. The NB side panel logo features a dual flower collab hit, and an Aimé Leon Dore tongue hit brings a splash of neon green. The FuelCell SC Elite v5 collab switches to dark green on the mesh upper but keeps the black gradient at the sole, this time climbing even further up the shoe onto the toebox and heel. Orange ALD logos finish it up on the tongue and lateral heel.
Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Running Collection Release Details
The Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Running Collection will be released July 9, 2026 through ALD in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the FuelCell Rebel v5 retails for $150, and the FuelCell SC Elite v5 runs $270. For all the latest ALD x New Balance collab news and drop info, download the Sole Retriever App.
Aime Leon Dore x New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 Blue
Aime Leon Dore x New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v5 Green
Zach Harris is a writer based in Philadelphia. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vice, Complex, High Times, and more. He is obsessed with skateboarding and bowling. He is still looking for his first 300. For tips, reviews, and anything in size 10.5 - zach.h@soleretriever.com
