UGG and Aimé Leon Dore are joining forces for their first-ever footwear collaboration, introducing a new leather moccasin that brings together the design identities of both labels. Dubbed the UGG ALD Slipper, the collaborative silhouette reworks a familiar slipper design with premium full-grain leather, understated co-branding, and two seasonal colorways. The release is accompanied by a campaign starring hip-hop veterans Method Man and Redman, who bring their longstanding friendship to the forefront of the partnership.
The collaboration marks another notable addition to UGG’s growing lineup of fashion partnerships, pairing its established approach to comfort with Aimé Leon Dore’s New York-inspired aesthetic. Founded by Teddy Santis, the Queens-based label has built its identity around vintage references, sportswear influences, and refined everyday clothing. The new footwear project brings those influences into UGG’s world through a silhouette designed for both indoor relaxation and outdoor wear.
A Closer Look at the UGG ALD Slipper
The UGG ALD Slipper takes inspiration from the traditional moccasin, reinterpreting the familiar shape through a more elevated material choice. Its upper is constructed from premium full-grain leather, giving the slip-on silhouette a refined finish while retaining the relaxed character associated with UGG footwear.
Branding appears through subtle details rather than prominent graphics. Debossed UGG lettering sits alongside Aimé Leon Dore’s signature Queens Crest emblem, bringing the two identities together without taking attention away from the leather construction.
The footwear will be released in two seasonal colorways: “Dark Coffee Bean” and “Goldenrod.” While Dark Coffee Bean offers a deep, earthy brown finish, Goldenrod provides a warmer and more expressive alternative. Both options complement the moccasin-inspired design and reinforce the collection’s focus on understated detailing.
Designed to move between indoor lounging and everyday outdoor wear, the slipper also reflects the growing overlap between traditional comfort footwear and contemporary streetwear. Its construction gives the familiar house slipper a more versatile direction without departing from the ease that has long defined UGG’s footwear offerings.
Method Man and Redman Star in the Campaign
For the debut campaign, UGG and Aimé Leon Dore enlisted longtime friends and hip-hop collaborators Method Man and Redman. The two artists appear in campaign imagery and an accompanying video filmed on a Harlem stoop, where they share candid conversations about family, personal experiences, and their lives in music and culture.
Rather than centering the campaign entirely on product-focused visuals, the brands use the relationship between the two artists to communicate the values behind the partnership. Their exchanges capture the familiarity, humor, and mutual respect that have defined their friendship over the years.
The choice of Method Man and Redman also gives the campaign a distinctly New York connection. Both artists have maintained influential careers in hip-hop, while their longstanding creative relationship reflects the authenticity and individuality that Aimé Leon Dore frequently draws from in its storytelling.
The Harlem setting further connects the campaign to the cultural landscape that has informed the Queens-based label’s identity. Together, the casting and location give the UGG ALD Slipper introduction a personal dimension that extends past the footwear itself.
UGG Continues Its Designer Collaboration Run
The Aimé Leon Dore partnership follows a series of designer collaborations that have expanded UGG’s footwear offering this fall. The brand previously joined forces with Willy Chavarria on a collection featuring five unisex footwear styles, including the Guard Boot, Biker Boot, Relaxed Boot, Otzo clog, and Hotel Chavarria slipper.
UGG also recently unveiled its first collaboration with designer Jonathan Anderson and his namesake label, JW Anderson. That release introduced the Loafer Boot and Loafer, combining recognizable UGG comfort with traditional loafer-inspired details.
The latest partnership with Aimé Leon Dore continues the footwear label’s engagement with designers and fashion brands bringing distinct creative perspectives to its established silhouettes. It also gives Santis’ label an opportunity to explore a new footwear category through a collaboration rooted in everyday wear.
Release Date and Availability
The UGG ALD Slipper officially releases on November 12, 2026, at 12 p.m. EST. The footwear will be available through UGG and Aimé Leon Dore’s official websites, select UGG retail locations globally, Aimé Leon Dore flagship stores, and selected retail partners worldwide.
Arriving in “Dark Coffee Bean” and “Goldenrod,” the debut collaboration brings together premium leather construction, restrained branding, and a campaign led by two familiar faces in hip-hop. For both brands, the release introduces a new interpretation of the everyday slipper while establishing the starting point of their footwear partnership.
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