UGG and Aimé Leon Dore introduce their first collaboration with the UGG ALD Slipper, a leather footwear design that brings together the West Coast lifestyle brand and the New York label. The partnership draws on UGG’s approach to comfort and Aimé Leon Dore’s contemporary streetwear aesthetic, with a design that takes inspiration from the traditional moccasin. Method Man and Redman lead the accompanying campaign, which places the longtime friends on a Harlem stoop for a series of personal conversations.
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The collaboration marks the first joint release from UGG and the Queens-based label. Both brands approach the project through familiar elements of their respective identities, concentrating on materials, everyday wear and understated design details. The ALD Slipper reflects these shared priorities through a recognizable footwear shape that accommodates different settings, from time spent at home to daily activities outdoors.
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For the campaign, UGG and Aimé Leon Dore turn to two influential figures in hip-hop. Method Man and Redman bring decades of friendship and shared experiences to the project, giving the campaign a personal connection to New York culture. The setting, a stoop in Harlem, provides a familiar environment for their conversations, allowing the focus to remain on the relationship between the two artists.
Throughout the film, Method Man and Redman discuss family, their personal histories and the experiences that have shaped their lives. Their exchanges follow an informal format, with unscripted dialogue capturing the familiarity that comes from years of friendship. The campaign draws attention to their individual personalities and the mutual respect that continues to define their relationship.
Their involvement also establishes a connection between the collaboration and the cultural history surrounding Aimé Leon Dore. With its roots in Queens, the label approaches contemporary streetwear through references that remain closely associated with New York. Method Man and Redman contribute their own experiences to this context, bringing a recognizable presence to the first release with UGG.
The UGG ALD Slipper features a full-grain leather upper and a moccasin-inspired construction. Its design follows the familiar proportions of traditional casual footwear, with an emphasis on versatility across indoor and outdoor environments. The leather gives the slipper a refined appearance while maintaining the relaxed character associated with UGG footwear.
Collaborative branding appears directly on the upper, where UGG uses a debossed treatment for its logo. Aimé Leon Dore adds its signature Queens Crest emblem, giving the shoe a second identifying detail. The placement of both marks keeps the visual focus on the leather construction and the shape of the slipper.
The release introduces two colorways, Dark Coffee Bean and Goldenrod. Each option gives the same silhouette a different appearance, with the darker shade offering a rich, subdued finish and Goldenrod introducing a warmer seasonal tone. Both versions retain the same construction and collaborative branding, allowing the material and color to define their individual character.
With this debut, UGG and Aimé Leon Dore establish a footwear partnership centered on a familiar silhouette and a campaign featuring two longtime collaborators from the music industry. The UGG x Aimé Leon Dore ALD Slipper launches November 12, 2026.
