The preorder for Aimé Leon Dore’s slick New Balance 993 collaboration has opened in time for the holidays, but fans will need to commit to a lengthy wait in order to guarantee a pair.
First revealed in November alongside Aimé Leon Dore’s matching Porsche 993 Turbo, the Queens, New York-based brand’s latest New Balance collaboration uses the made-in-USA 993 model. The sneaker is outfitted in a color scheme which matches both the vehicle and a Porsche x Aimé Leon Dore apparel collection, which also launched in November.
Dark “Pine Grove” green suede and mesh make up the base of the shoe, which features a yellow perforated leather liner for an especially elevated take on the 993 sneaker. White shoelaces add contrast to the look, which will also come packaged with an alternate lace option. A gold “ALD”-branded metal hangtag accompanies the pair, and the same logo appears on the heel of the left shoe.
Although Aimé Leon Dore didn’t have a 2024 sneaker collaboration which reached the levels of hype surrounding some of the brand’s work in years past, it kept busy with a strong selection of New Balance projects. Highlights included a trio of New Balance 1000s, three New Balance 990v4s and a mismatched New Balance 997, which referenced the first sneaker collaboration between the brands in 2019.
Aimé Leon Dore has previously launched extended preorders for its New Balance releases including its 550 and 860v2 collaborations. For the brand’s latest 993 preorder, the estimated ship date is September 2025.
Industry wide, sneaker preorders are infrequent, but other brands have experimented with the method. Not only does it provide consumers with an opportunity to secure a shoe that may otherwise sell out, but it allows brands to gauge interest and operate a made-to-order production. In October, Nike launched a preorder for the Air Max 1 “Low Poly” with pairs expected to begin shipping after roughly 120 days.
Preorders for the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 993 are open now on aimeleondore.com for $220. The reservations will close Sunday at 11:59 p.m. ET.
