Back in 2019, Aimé Leon Dore and New Balance shook hands and the sneaker world never looked back. Fast forward to 2025, and they’re crafting entire silhouettes from scratch—because clearly, just coloring in old models wasn’t enough anymore.
Enter the Aimé Leon Dore New Balance RC56, a sleek new runner built for your daily strut, not a marathon. Inspired by early 2000s cross-country shoes, it blends nostalgia with premium flair. It’s like your high school track shoes went to Paris Fashion Week.
Three colorways are here to challenge your decision-making skills. There’s white/cream with green, a clean flex for brunch or bougie errands. The navy/yellow/black pair screams “I lift and thrift.” And then there’s the yellow/green/grey combo, ideal for confusing your dad who still wears New Balances unironically.
As if that wasn’t enough, this launch marks another win for ALD’s founder, Teddy Santis—who also moonlights as New Balance’s Creative Director. Casual.
Mark your calendars: the RC56 draw opens May 23, 2025, at 11 AM ET on the Aimé Leon Dore website. Limited pairs, lots of heartbreak, and probably some resale tears incoming.
If you’re tired of boring sneakers and ready to flex like it’s Y2K again, the RC56 is your next move.
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Release Date: May 23, 2025
Price: $160
UPDATE 5/23/25: Aimé Leon Dore and New Balance are teaming up for a new capsule collection featuring the RC56 sneaker alongside matching apparel. The entire collection will be available on May 23rd at 11 AM ET, both online and in select stores. Lookbook images offer a closer look at the pieces included.
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