Teddy Santis just doesn't stop, does he? Known as the founder of luxury streetwear label Aime Leon Dore, the NYC native has also helmed New Balance's Made in USA line for almost two years now. While ALD has, indeed, taken on several NB models with in the past, the upcoming Aime Leon Dore x New Balance 860v2 collection has got to be one of the most unexpected ranges yet. Breathing new life into the 2012 silhouette, make sure you read on to find out everything that we know so far.
Originally made to be an all-purpose running shoe, the 860 is set to make its streetwear debut very soon with this upcoming collaboration. Originally teased via Santis' Instagram page, Aime Leon Dore's rendition of the vintage-inspired model is coming in three distinct colorways including green, red, and blue. All pairs feature a mesh and leather construction, with a gradient effect that fades from a rich copper hue at the front all the way into a metallic silver scheme. The oversized "N" logos along the sidewalls are outlined in gold, while "Aime Leon Dore" features across the tongues in New Balance's signature font. To round it all off, the midsole is crafted from ABZORB foam, and it's infused with N-ERGY cushioning for comfort that has been taken to another level.
The Aime Leon Dore x New Balance 860v2 Collection is set to release on April 6th, 2023 in men's sizes. Releasing exclusively through Aime Leon Dore via a raffle, the pairs will release in men's sizing for $150. Keep it locked to our Twitter and download ourMobile App for all of the latest updates surrounding the latest in sneakers, streetwear, and more.
Images via Teddy Santis
