Aimé Leon Dore New Balance 991 2026
Aimé Leon Dore is returning to old stomping grounds and the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 991 seems like a conscious pivot. The 991v2 is not slowing down momentum, but Teddy Santis is leading this collaboration back to the OG Made in England silhouette for 2026.
A pair previewed recently features grey mesh underlays, desaturated red leather accents, and muted suede panels that skew olive and brown. The color combination is a bit muted but intentional and in keeping with ALD’s signature multilayered, lifestyle-first style. Earlier in the year, a second 991 was spotted in the brand’s Fall/Winter 2025 lookbook, in which white mesh and a richer brown suede make an appearance. The difference between the two is too drastic to chalk up to lighting.
The choice of returning to the OG 991 is itself a telling move. The 991v2 is a more updated silhouette that’s meant to modernize comfort, but plenty of long-standing New Balance fans still hold the sharper lines of the 2001 original in high regard. That version also has more visual bite to it, especially when put against ALD’s muted colorways. It’s also a callback to Aimé Leon Dore’s last touch on the 991 all the way back in 2022.
Release information is still pending, but all signs point towards a Spring/Summer 2026 drop. Keep an eye out for updates and raffles coming soon.
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