A match made in sneaker heaven, Aimé Leon Dore and New Balance have crafted a partnership that continually produces noteworthy releases. The New York-based label, helmed by Teddy Santis, is now leaping into the performance basketball segment after previously working on vintage New Balance basketball models. This move was showcased during Game 1 of the NBA Finals when Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets took to the court in the ultra-rare Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance TWO WXY V3.
Building upon the strong foundation of the New Balance TWO WXY V3, this iteration maintains its basketball-ready construction while enjoying an aesthetic overhaul by Aimé Leon Dore. The white engineered mesh upper provides a stark canvas, punctuated by vibrant green accents on the TPU reinforcements wrapping the toe and midfoot. The iconic New Balance "N" logo stretches across the midfoot, outlined tastefully in green. A nod to Aimé Leon Dore's NYC roots, their apple logo graces the tongue tag. Below, a dual-density foam midsole featuring FuelCell and ABZORB cushioning technologies ensures comfort and responsiveness on the court.
The Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance TWO WXY V3 will likely not be seeing a public release as the sneaker was donated to the Amateur Athletic Union when ALD refurbished Masaryk gym in April 2022. Keep it locked to our Twitter and the Sole Retriever mobile app for the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance TWO WXY V3
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