The Aimé Leon Dore (ALD) x Porsche x New Balance 993 sneakers are one of the most talk-about collaborations of recent times in the global fashion and footwear industry. Pre-orders of these shoes have been officially made available now.
Via the official website of Aimé Leon Dore, you can pre-book it for $220. The brand has scheduled the shipping to begin in September 2025.
This post explores everything you need to know about this partnership, its inspirations, the product, and more.
An E-commerce retailer, Kick Avenue, came on its official Instagram page, dropped some pictures of the brand-new shoes, and captioned:
"Aimé Leon Dore reveals its New Balance 993 collaboration alongside a custom Porsche 993 Turbo, showcased at ALD London on November 22-23."
It also added,
"The sneaker, inspired by the luxury car’s “Mulberry Green” finish and premium interior, features ultra-soft suede, bright yellow sock lining, and ALD branding. While not an official Porsche partnership, it’s rumored to be part of a larger Porsche x ALD apparel and accessory capsule. Authentic. Guaranteed."
Aimé Leon Dore x Porsche x New Balance: The Collaboration explored
Aimé Leon Dore is a New York-based streetwear brand founded by Teddy Santis in March 2014. The brand is known for its beloved minimalist fashion designs and collaborations with brands like New Balance.
Porsche can easily be tagged as one of the titans of the global automotive industry. The 993 Turbo, part of the iconic Porsche 911 series, is where these 993 are inspired from.
On the other hand, New Balance Athletics, Inc. (NB), commonly known as New Balance, is a beloved sports footwear and apparel brand globally. The brand, initially named New Balance Arch Support Company, was founded in 1906 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Its “Made in USA” line is one of the most sought-after ones in the fashion industry worldwide.
This marks the three heads of this collaboration.
Delving into the 993 Sneakers Design
The shoe features a Mulberry Green suede exterior, a reference to the car’s paint. Suede overlays and mesh underlays are featured on the shoes.
Below is what Aimé Leon Dore had to mention regarding these brand-new sneakers on its official website:
"Runs large. Recommend sizing down a half size. If you are normally a size 10, take a 9.5. Follows standard US mens sizing. Size chart can be found in sizing drawer below. Est. Ship Date: September 2025"\
Some of the features that the brand highlighted are:
- Green
- Suede overlays
- Mesh underlays
- Perforated leather lining
- ALD branded heel logo
- Branded metal hangtag
- Custom-branded sock liner
- Abzorb midsole
- Rubber outsole
- Custom branded box
- Includes two pairs of cotton laces
- Made in USA
- Exclusive to Aimé Leon Dore
- New Balance MADE U.S. footwear contains a domestic value of 70% or more. MADE makes up a limited portion of New Balance’s US sales.
Bright yellow sock liners, perforated leather lining, the ALD-branded heel logo, and custom metal hangtags are eye-catching parts of the sneakers. The shoes are further sported with New Balance's Abzorb midsole technology and a rubber outsole.
Pre-orders of Aimé Leon Dore x Porsche x New Balance 993 sneakers are live now. Head to ALD's official website to reserve your pair.
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