New Balance and Aimé Leon Dore . Just looking at this lineup is enough to make you excited, and now we have news of a long-awaited new product from this famous collaboration.
Debuting from the two companies, which have a honeymoon relationship, is the "New Balance Rainier," a hiking boot created in 1982. Incidentally, this model was first released in North America last December, and now one of its colors will be released in Japan. For those of you who have been waiting with cross-strait envy, here is the full story.
Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Rainier ¥31,900
The combination of "New Balance" and hiking boots seems an unexpected one. The reason for its birth is a man named Lo Whittaker, founder of a guide service company called Rainier Mountaineering. A skilled mountaineer, when he injured his toe, he put on a pair of New Balance tennis shoes and went hiking. He found them so comfortable that he suggested to New Balance that they add an uneven finish to the soles, and these shoes were born.
Based on the New Balance Rainier, one of the most notable features of this new model is the upper. The upper is a combination of suede and Cordura nylon, with Gore-Tex throughout, making it suitable for any weather conditions. , and the outsole is a Vibram rubber sole. . The mood is classic, but the functionality is up-to-date.
The combination of beige and black is simple but exquisite. The fact that this model was chosen as the base from among the various "New Balance" models is a clear indication of Emme Léon Doré's design sense and ability to capture current trends.
The new collection will go on sale on January 13 (Fri.) at New Balance's online site, T-House New Balance, and some other stores that carry it.
