Jovani Hernandez As one of the breakout silhouettes of the last three years, the New Balance 550 has put pressure on the competition to capture a late 1980s basketball shoe aesthetic. For its next ensemble, the design by Steven Smith has opted for a versatile white, grey, and black color combination.
At quick glance, the unreleased pair resembles styles from the beloved Aimé Leon Dore imprint, but closer inspection cements the sneaker as a solo-effort. Standard smooth and perforated leather panels make up the majority of the NB 550’s top-half, with fabric layers peeking out around the upper heel area. Branding hits throughout the shoe indulge in a greyscale mix. Sole units rooted in ’89 further opt for a series of understated tones, making for tooling that doesn’t distract from New Balance’s clean aesthetic.
Enjoy product images of the pair ahead, and anticipate a newbalance.com launch soon.
In related sneaker news, the Boston-based brand recently launched the New Balance Fresh Foam BB basketball sneaker with the help of Zach Lavine from the Chicago Bulls.
WHERE TO BUY
Mens New Balance 550
US 04/06/2023 Thursday
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US 03/08/2023 Wednesday
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| New Balance US | Standard | Check Site |
| Foot Locker | Standard | Check Site |
