Jovani Hernandez It’s no secret the New Balance 550 has exploded in popularity since being unearthed from the archives by Teddy Santis towards the end of 2020. And while the silhouette has found resounding success via a handful of simple, two-tone ensembles inspired by basketball footwear of the 1980s, its latest proposition takes a much more playful, multi-color approach.
Akin to the majority of previously-seen iterations, the forthcoming pair indulges in a white mix of solid and perforated leather across much of its body. Black takes over the majority of the heel, but hits of yellow, red and green deliver contrast throughout the New Balance‘s entire upper. Profile “N” logos indulge in vibrant red, while collar underlays and lining deviate in a rich green. Yellow appears across “550” and “NB” branding, as well as on made-for-basketball-tread underfoot. Together, each hue makes the least heritage-inspired arrangement to land on the vintage hoops-ready sneaker, but further adds to the model’s second life.
Enjoy images of the New Balance shoes here below, and anticipate a launch at select retailers come May 22nd.
For more footwear from the Boston-based brand, check out the Joefreshgoods New Balance 990v3 set to launch in July.
WHERE TO BUY
New Balance 550
US 05/22/2021 Saturday
| Retailer | Release type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stadium Goods | After Market | Check Site |
| New Balance US | Standard | Check Site |
| YCMC | Standard | Check Site |
| Extra Butter | Raffle | Check Site |
| Feature | Raffle | Check Site |
Images: FEATURE
