Jovani Hernandez In mid-December 2021, size? teased three New Balance 550 collaborative pairs, further adding fuel to the sneaker model’s “moment.” Recently, the U.K.-based retailer confirmed an April 7th release date for its trio.
As the history of the New Balance 550 tells it, the Steven Smith-designed silhouette has historically favored simple two-tone, college-friendly colorways since debuting in 1989. The team at size?, however, abandons the hoops-inspired arrangements in favor of an outdoors-friendly design spearheaded by Cordura fabric. The water-resistant suede and mesh that covers the New Balance sneakers boast trail-ready brown, grey and green, while made-for-basketball sole units opt for complimentary black and beige styles. “size?”-branding is stitched onto each shoes’ sock-liners, marking the special occasion between both institutions.
Enjoy official campaign images of the three-pair collection ahead, and enter the raffle between now and April 7th via the size? app.
For more sneaker news, check out the New Balance 990v6, which is set to debut before 2022 ends.
