New Balance introduced the Allerdale this year, a thick ‘walking shoe’ with a hefty $250 price tag. This season, the silhouette is getting its first collaboration, from the London-based menswear brand Drake’s.
Drake’s hails from East London, and was founded in 1977 by Michael Drake. Initially, the brand offered high-end men’s accessories, limited to scarves, shawls, and plaids, but soon expanded to include handmade ties and handkerchiefs. Today, Drake’s has expanded to be a one-stop shop for all things menswear, offering full outfits with an emphasis on artisan made goods, including soft tailoring from Italy and knitwear from Scotland.
This week, a new collaboration from Drake’s and New Balance has surfaced, marking the first special project on the Boston brand’s Allerdale model. Designed as a comfortable walking shoe, the Allerdale has so far been offered in a small selection of neutral colorways. Drake’s is taking their opportunity to expand the possibilities of the model, decking out the silhouette in a variety of materials. The base of the upper comes in a light brown pebbled leather, paired with a dark chocolate brown pebbled leather mudguard. The shoe’s midfoot panels come in olive green suede, framing a green cotton ripstop tongue. The final piece is a set of bright red laces.
DRAKE’S X NEW BALANCE ALLERDALE RELEASE INFORMATION
The upcoming special project from London’s Drake’s and New Balance has not been given a set release date yet, but is expected to arrive sometime this season. Dressed in neutral shades of brown and olive green with a bright red pop, pairs will likely be available from both partners, with an expected price tag of $250.
Drake’s x New Balance Allerdale
Style Code: UADWDRK
Release Date: 2025
Price: $250
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