Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Rainier Grey Purple

The Gorpcore trend isn't going away anytime soon, as hiking boots look to be a staple style for AW22. Combine this with the fact that two of the biggest brands of the moment just got involved, and you have a shoe that's set up for success. Continuing on their ever-popular run of collabs, Aimé Leon Dore and New Balance have just unveiled their latest project: the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Rainier "Grey Purple".

Once again, Teddy Santis has dug into the archives for this silhouette, opting to put his spin on the classic Rainier boot instead of a hype sneaker. Arriving in a two-tone grey and purple make-up, the ALD x NB Rainier sees a mixed construction of suede and heavy duty Cordura twill take over the upper, with added GORE-TEX treatment to protect against the elements. Padded ankle collars and grippy soles ready this pair for the trails, and subtle New Balance and ALD logos add a luxe touch to the rugged shoe.