Matt Varga Though the days of the New Balance 550 being a total titan for the brand are likely in the rear view for now, the Boston brand has shown serious willingness to tinker around with its composition now that it’s receded a bit from the spotlight. Possibly taking notes from its catalog siblings with a bit more juice at the moment, the New Balance 550 is shifting into canvas and mesh as summer approaches.
The model has always had vintage style in space, but breathability is a different question, not entirely common for throwback basketball product of its class. The new material shift should ease that pain point without sacrificing any of those aesthetic aspects. The cream and tan pair likely explicates this point the best, sporting a neutral-heavy look that wouldn’t be out of place at all during the shoe’s run towards the start of the decade. For those with differing tastes, the moodier dark grey and brown edition may be better suited, tapping into “goes with everything” appeal. Either shoe wears pseudo-trademarks of this canvas and mesh pack, closing with pale blue branding and a speckled black outsole.
The New Balance 550 in this canvas and mesh arrangement is expected to hit NewBalance.com in the coming weeks, landing in women’s sizing for $120.
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Womens New Balance 550
US 2026
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WHERE TO BUY
Womens New Balance 550
US 2026
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| New Balance US | Standard | Check Site |
