New Balance Aimé Leon Dore x 550 Navy

Guide to the New Balance 550 x Aimé Leon Dore Navy 2020

The New Balance 550 x Aimé Leon Dore Navy 2020 was released in 2020 as a collaboration between New Balance and the Aimé Leon Dore brand. Designed by Teddy Santis, the shoes maintain the classic New Balance silhouette while providing slight tonal differences and a custom tongue branded with the Aimé Leon Dore logo.

Like other sneakers in the New Balance 550 line, the Aimé Leon Dore Navy 2020 sneakers are constructed with full-grain leather uppers, rubber outsoles, and mesh underlays. However, subtle differences can be observed with the branded Aimé Leon Dore tongue, the co-branded New Balance and Aimé Leon Dore insert, and the "N" logo that has an aged appearance.

The New Balance 550 x Aimé Leon Dore Navy 2020 features white leather with Navy accents along the heel and the "N" logo stamped along the sides. The shoes recall the 1990s hip-hop culture in New York City from designer Teddy Snatis's youth while introducing elegance to street-smart fashion. On the right heel of these sneakers, you'll find an apple-shaped basketball graphic that points to Santis's NYC roots.

Similar to the New Balance 550 x Aimé Leon Dore Red 2020, the white-on-navy colorway of the New Balance 550 x Aimé Leon Dore Navy 2020 is contrasted with the cream-colored leather of the midsole area to lend a vintage appearance. These sneakers allow wearers to make a memorable fashion statement when paired with the clothing of their choice for everyday wear or while engaging in sports.

The shoes feature smooth, white leather uppers, an "NB" logo on the left heel, an Amié Leon Dore logo with the apple-shaped basketball graphic on the right heel, navy blue piping, and a navy "NB" stamped on the outer sides.