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Brand: Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance
Model: 993
Release Date: 2021
Price: TBC
Buy: TBC
Editor’s Notes: Sometimes the anticipation in the build-up to a sneaker drop can feel suffocatingly long. You’re teased, and then you wait, and wait, and wait.
Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating a little, but the mystery surrounding sneaker releases, especially collaborative silhouettes, can be quite the drag. Damn you, microwave era.
Aimé Leon Dore’s Fall/Winter 2021 lookbook revealed a masterful collection that has since rolled on and quickly off shelves. While the apparel and accessories alone were plenty to get excited about and leave pockets hurting, I can’t stop thinking about the New Balance 993s that made a sneaky appearance within a few looks, most notably on the feet of Action Bronson.
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Over the past couple of months, there has been a wildfire of speculation regarding the shoe. On Reddit, many argued that both colorways pictured in the lookbook would be general releases from New Balance and subsequently were nothing to get excited about. The minority, however, disagreed – and it seems like they were right.
As we roll towards the final months of the year (already!?), it seems that the impending releases of both pairs are getting closer.
While no official details beyond the original images have been shared, fans have been trying to connect the dots between the two pairs to find a theme. So far, everyone has come up short, with the only thing connecting the two being the model and the black soles.
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The first pair takes on the popular “Beef & Broccoli” coloring that has appeared on the Air Force 1 and several other silhouettes in the past, matching a deep brown with hints of green. For the second pair, a muted grey base is contrasted with blue and purple underlays, looking almost like an inverted version of its counterpart.
We’re definitely far from short of 993 options this year, but hopefully, these will hit stores before the end of the year.
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