The Aminé x New Balance 992 "Outdoor School" Releases October 2026
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- Aminé debuts with New Balance on the 992 "Outdoor School" colorway, inspired by his sixth-grade outdoor education program memories.
- The shoe features reddish brown mesh, suede, and patent leather with themed insole graphics and releases October 2nd, 2026 for $220.
- Packaging includes a fishing tackle box design and wood cookie hangtag with charm set referencing Aminé's childhood outdoor school experience.
Oregon rapper Aminé is making his MADE in USA debut with New Balance through a 992 colorway rooted in a specific childhood memory. The shoe is called "Outdoor School," a name pulled directly from the MESD Outdoor School program Aminé attended in sixth grade at Milk Creek, where students spent time outdoors learning about soil, water, plants, and wildlife. One of the program's traditions was giving each student a wooden name tag, known as a "wood cookie," that they could decorate with charms and trinkets. Aminé held onto his for years, and rediscovering it hanging in his childhood bedroom became the spark for this entire collaboration.
The 992 upper is built in shades of reddish brown, combining mesh, suede, and patent leather across the construction. Branding appears on the heels, Club Banana logos land on the tongues, and Outdoor School-themed graphics are printed on the insoles. The packaging continues the concept well beyond the shoe itself, with the box designed to resemble a fishing tackle box. Each pair also ships with a wood cookie hangtag branded with "Horizon Cabin" and a set of charms shaped like a frog, compass, whistle, slug, and fish, all drawn from the details of Aminé's actual trip as a child.
The Aminé x New Balance 992 "Outdoor School" is set to release on October 2nd, 2026 via Club Banana for a retail price of $220. To stay informed on all things New Balance and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.
Images via New Balance.
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- Aminé debuts with New Balance on the 992 "Outdoor School" colorway, inspired by his sixth-grade outdoor education program memories.
- The shoe features reddish brown mesh, suede, and patent leather with themed insole graphics and releases October 2nd, 2026 for $220.
- Packaging includes a fishing tackle box design and wood cookie hangtag with charm set referencing Aminé's childhood outdoor school experience.
Oregon rapper Aminé is making his MADE in USA debut with New Balance through a 992 colorway rooted in a specific childhood memory. The shoe is called "Outdoor School," a name pulled directly from the MESD Outdoor School program Aminé attended in sixth grade at Milk Creek, where students spent time outdoors learning about soil, water, plants, and wildlife. One of the program's traditions was giving each student a wooden name tag, known as a "wood cookie," that they could decorate with charms and trinkets. Aminé held onto his for years, and rediscovering it hanging in his childhood bedroom became the spark for this entire collaboration.
The 992 upper is built in shades of reddish brown, combining mesh, suede, and patent leather across the construction. Branding appears on the heels, Club Banana logos land on the tongues, and Outdoor School-themed graphics are printed on the insoles. The packaging continues the concept well beyond the shoe itself, with the box designed to resemble a fishing tackle box. Each pair also ships with a wood cookie hangtag branded with "Horizon Cabin" and a set of charms shaped like a frog, compass, whistle, slug, and fish, all drawn from the details of Aminé's actual trip as a child.
The Aminé x New Balance 992 "Outdoor School" is set to release on October 2nd, 2026 via Club Banana for a retail price of $220. To stay informed on all things New Balance and to stay up to date with the latest releases, connect with us on Instagram and Twitter.
Images via New Balance.