Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 997 Yellow Tongue

The Aime Leon Dore x New Balance 997 with the yellow-green tongue is a striking multicolor masterpiece that showcases ALD’s ability to work with complex color palettes without creating visual chaos. The 997 is a heritage running model originally released in 1990, and this collaborative version uses a mix of light grey suede, dark grey suede, coral pink, navy blue, and a distinctive yellow-green tongue that all come together in a combination that feels considered and cohesive despite the number of colors involved. This is the kind of sneaker that surprises you with new and interesting details every time you look at it from a different angle throughout the day.

Details & Specs

• Upper: Light grey pigskin suede on the forefoot with darker grey suede panels on the heel and mudguard creating a sophisticated tonal grey base that anchors the more vibrant accents above
• N Logo: Grey suede “N” on the lateral side that blends with the upper panels rather than standing out as a separate color element
• Pink Panel: Coral pink leather section behind the N logo area that adds an unexpected warm accent to the grey base palette
• Tongue: Yellow-green padded tongue with “new balance” branding that serves as the signature detail and naming element of this colorway
• Collar: Navy blue collar lining and heel section that grounds the colorful accents with a dark anchoring tone at the back
• Midsole: Off-white ENCAP midsole with a navy outsole section continuing the heritage running construction below the foot
• Laces: Cream flat laces that keep the top of the shoe neutral and let the colored panels speak for themselves across the top of the shoe

Style these grey and yellow sneakers with simple and neutral bottoms from the sweatpants collection in grey or navy that pick up one tone from the shoe. A clean tee from the t-shirts range keeps things simple on top. A hoodie from the hoodies lineup works for layering. For suede care tips, visit the care guide.