Sneaker details
Stylecode | BB550FCB |
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Brand | New Balance |
Style | New Balance 550 |
Colorway | Off White/Blue/Grey |
Color | White |
Audience | Men, Women |
Release date | 02/22/2024 |
Likes | 6.7 / 10 (3 votes) |
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The New Balance 550 was initially launched in 1989 as an alternative to the New Balance 650 for basketball players. The design, by Steven Smith, focused on on-court performance, featuring a leather upper for durability and an ENCAP cushioning system for comfort and support.
The sneaker has a predominantly off-white/light beige upper with overlays and accents on a light sky blue in the branding, heel, tongue, and gum sole. Although it had been out of use for some time, the 550 saw a resurgence in popularity in 2020 following a collaboration with Aimé Leon Dore.
The sneaker has a predominantly off-white/light beige upper with overlays and accents on a light sky blue in the branding, heel, tongue, and gum sole. Although it had been out of use for some time, the 550 saw a resurgence in popularity in 2020 following a collaboration with Aimé Leon Dore.