Aimé Leon Dore reunites with New Balance for a limited SS26 Performance Running Capsule designed for summer training and the lead-up to autumn race season. The collection brings New Balance’s running technology together with Teddy Santis’ design direction across footwear, technical apparel, outerwear, and accessories.
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The footwear offering centers on two performance silhouettes. The FuelCell Rebel v5 arrives in deep cobalt blue with collaborative branding and a construction intended for everyday training. The FuelCell SC Elite v5 takes a more race-focused approach, appearing in a gradient green colorway that shifts into a black midsole.
Blue and orange lead the broader color palette, linking the capsule to New York City and the long preparation associated with the city’s marathon and other major fall races. Aimé Leon Dore translates that reference through functional pieces shaped around movement, endurance, and training routines.
The apparel range includes technical staples designed to work across daily runs and race preparation. One of the collection’s key items, the Running Utility Vest, comes equipped with two Hydrapak SoftFlasks, placing hydration directly into the garment and giving the piece a practical role during longer sessions.
The capsule continues Aimé Leon Dore’s ongoing work with New Balance, though this release places a stronger focus on performance than many of the partnership’s lifestyle-led drops. Footwear, outerwear, and accessories share a utilitarian direction, while the restrained color system keeps the collection visually consistent.
The full Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Performance Running Capsule releases on July 9 at 11 a.m. ET through Aimé Leon Dore’s website and flagship stores. New Balance will follow with a wider release of the FuelCell Rebel v5 and FuelCell SC Elite v5 on July 16.
