SummaryAURALEE and New Balance continued their partnership by presenting two takes on the CT500 at Paris Fashion Week back in JanuaryWe offered an exclusive look at the sneakers, highlighting the premium rendering of the shoesNow, both are scheduled to drop from October 24 through October 31 via various channelsUpdate: AURALEE and New Balance have worked closely together over the past few years, producing premium footwear presented during the Japanese label’s runway shows at Paris Fashion Week. For Fall/Winter 2025, the duo has prepared two takes on the CT500, which, after being previewed in January, are now finally scheduled to drop. The brown pair utilizes nubuck and mesh while the off-white version of the shoe favors a perforated leather at the upper. Per usual, AURALEE branding is tucked out of sight, resting at the sockliner. The rollout for this launch begins on October 24, when AURALEE will release its inventory at a price of ¥22,000 JPY (approx. $146 USD). From there, the HANKYU UMEDA MAIN STORE has a release set for October 27 and New Balance plus select global stockists have a drop planned for October 31.Original Story: Japanese designer Ryota Iwai and his brand AURALEE continues to build on its New Balance partnership with another collaboration. Earlier last summer, the brand unveiled the 475 in two new colorways during its Paris Fashion Week SS25 runway show. This time around for the Fall/Winter 2025 season, AURALEE has debuted a new New Balance T500 collaboration.
