Rapper and designer Aminé teams up with New Balance for the ABZORB 2000 Biblioteca a bold glow-in-the-dark homage to libraries and lifelong learning drenched in bright green and inspired by his Portland roots.
A Tribute to Curiosity and Community
The Aminé x New Balance ABZORB 2000 “Biblioteca” transforms the brand’s newest 2000s-inspired silhouette into a love letter to libraries and the role they play in shaping young minds.
Drawing color inspiration from Multnomah County’s official logo, the sneaker pays tribute to the place where Aminé spent much of his childhood exploring art and ideas.
“The design was inspired by my local library growing up,” said Aminé. “I spent so much time there it gave me so much identity that I had to pay homage. The library card, the colors, everything brings back childhood memories I’ll never forget.”
Beyond its design, the project carries a philanthropic note: Aminé invited fans to donate books to the North Portland Library in exchange for a chance to win a free pair turning the sneaker’s name, Biblioteca, into an active celebration of learning and community giving.
The Design: A Modern Classic with Hidden Glow
Built on New Balance’s ABZORB 2000 platform a progressive update to early-2000s runners the Biblioteca features:
- A full-length ABZORB sole unit with SBS pods for plush responsiveness.
- A Stability Web shank and sculpted midsole for added control.
- A lightweight mesh upper overlaid with glossy, synthetic panels that echo both athletic tech and library card lamination textures.
- Glow-in-the-dark accents on the midsole, heel, and “N” branding that illuminate under light exposure.
- Embroidered heel logos, a toggle lace system, and custom insoles printed to resemble vintage library checkout cards.
Packaging continues the story: a shoebox styled as a brick-walled book depository, featuring Club Banana Research logos and retro typefaces referencing Portland’s architectural details.
Where to Find It
The Aminé x New Balance ABZORB 2000 “Biblioteca” officially debuted on October 9, 2025, retailing for $180 USD, with early pairs launching exclusively through ClubBanana.com and a global rollout via NewBalance.com and select retailers worldwide.
Aminé’s Third Collaboration and Growing Footprint
Following his previous releases on the 610S and 740 models, this project marks Aminé’s third collaboration withNew Balance and his most personal to date. The sneaker embodies not just his playful visual style but also his deeper message about learning, nostalgia, and self-discovery.
Unlike many one-off collaborations, Biblioteca emphasizes storytelling: a tangible reminder that education and creativity often begin in the same place a public library.
As Aminé continues his partnership withNew Balance, his designs increasingly blur the line between community impact and fashion experiment. Biblioteca isn’t just a sneaker; it’s a glowing symbol of gratitude for the spaces that turn curiosity into culture.
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