Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Celebrate Fifth Anniversary With OG 997

Name: Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 997
Colorway: Multi
Release Date: Raffle opens December 2
Where to Buy: Aimé Leon Dore

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance‘s partnership has hit its five-year milestone, with many dual-minded footwear releases under its belt. This past fall alone, the duo has dished out new takes on the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 990v4, Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 475 and Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 993. However, to commemorate its fifth anniversary, the East Coast pair is throwing it back to its early days, reviving its OG 997 silhouette for a colorful full-circle moment.

The Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Made in USA 997 boasts a multicolored silhouette, defined by its mixed-material makeup, complete with suede overlays, mesh underlays, an ENCAP midsole and rubber outsole.

Ray Winstone leads a new campaign video in honor of the release, honing in on the “love story” of a collaboration between the two brands.

“Partner, picking the right one, now that’s something special,” he begins. “That’s one of life’s biggest decisions – whether it’s love, sport, business or family. Getting it right, well, now that’s hard to teach. Now, when it’s perfect, it’s something special.”

“It’s rare to see Boston and New York break bread together. So here’s to it. Sláinte – or Cheers. To another one for your moodboards.”

Peep the newest ALD x New Balance joints above and enter the raffle when it opens later today, December 2, at ALD’s official webstore at 11 a.m. EST.