Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Running Pack Releases August 14
Aimé Leon Dore and New Balance unite for a two-piece running collection that pairs performance engineering with refined colorway work. The pack merges the FuelCell SC Elite v5 race shoe and FuelCell Rebel v5 trainer in complementary Nordic Green and Atlantic Blue palettes, releasing August 14 via New Balance.
By Ava Rodriguez
A Performance Collab Built on Consistency
The marriage of lifestyle credentials and genuine performance chops has become the defining axis of modern running culture. Where once racing flats and trainers existed in strictly functional territory, today's most compelling releases blur that line—marrying silhouette craft with cultural weight. Aimé Leon Dore has emerged as one of New Balance's most reliable partners in that space, a brand that understands the Boston heritage label's design language deeply enough to elevate it rather than decorate it.
This two-piece running pack continues that arc. Rather than pursuing novelty, the collaboration prioritizes coherence: two complementary silhouettes sharing a unified color story and design sensibility.
Design Details
The pack anchors itself around the FuelCell SC Elite v5, New Balance's current flagship race-day platform, paired with the FuelCell Rebel v5 as a training companion. The race shoe adopts a Nordic Green gradient treatment atop a black midsole—a cool, restrained palette that reads as intentional rather than trendy. The Rebel v5 follows in Atlantic Blue, establishing visual continuity without demanding an exact match.
Accent work throughout both pairs employs Vibrant Orange and Alkaline Green in measured doses, preventing either shoe from feeling overstated. Aimé Leon Dore's signature floral logo appears across both silhouettes, marking the collaboration without overwhelming the core design.
The pairing reflects genuine understanding of runner needs. The SC Elite v5's carbon plate targets racing specificity, while the Rebel v5 addresses everyday training miles—a functional distinction that Aimé Leon Dore translates through color rather than radical structural reimagining. That restraint speaks to the partnership's maturity.
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Release Information
The pack launches August 14 exclusively through New Balance's digital storefront. The FuelCell SC Elite v5 arrives at $270 (SKU: MRCEL3HX), while the FuelCell Rebel v5 carries a $150 retail (SKU: MFCXB1ND). Both pieces drop simultaneously, giving buyers the option to commit to the full vision or select individually.
This represents the second act of the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance running collaboration, following an initial launch the previous month. That staged approach allows each piece breathing room in the market while reinforcing the collection's coherence.
FAQs
When does the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Running pack release?
The collection drops August 14, 2026, via the New Balance website.
How much does the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Running pack cost?
The FuelCell SC Elite v5 retails for $270, while the FuelCell Rebel v5 is priced at $150. Both shoes can be purchased separately or as a pair.
Where can I buy the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Running pack?
The pack releases exclusively through New Balance's official digital channel on August 14.
Release Info
Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v5
- SKU: MRCEL3HX
- Retail Price: $270
- Release Date: August 14, 2026
- Availability: New Balance (Online)
Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5
- SKU: MFCXB1ND
- Retail Price: $150
- Release Date: August 14, 2026
- Availability: New Balance (Online)
