Detailed Look: Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 993 "Pinegrove" Collaboration

Back in the final months of 2024, Teddy Santis' Aimé Leon Dore announced a Porsche-inspired New Balance 993 collaboration. The Made in USA product doubled-down on its top-notch craftsmanship, emulating the Gemeran auto-marker's processes. The sneaker was available for pre-order, with items being promised to arrive to their respective recipients during the Fall 2025 season. Recently, a number of netizens have shared closer looks at the NB 993 they've received.

Santis and company have never been shy about the pair's automobile inspiration. In fact, the Made in USA sneaker was announced alongside a collaborative car between Porsche and Aimé Leon Dore. The $220 shoe, then, served as a sort of consolation prize for those who would only dream of owning a sportscar co-designed by the Queens, New York-native. A deep "Pinegrove" takes up the bulk of the New Balance sneaker, working in-tandem with hits of vibrant gold for a car-in-sneaker-form-proposal. Branding elements reference car culture and heritage, while the retro cushioning solution underfoot opts for a semi-aged look. The result is a carefully-considered project that blends Santis' impeccable taste with manufacturing heritage from two storied brands.

Enjoy detailed shots of the ALD x NB 993 "Pinegrove" ahead. Pairs should become available on secondary market platforms like StockX soon.

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