As the New Balance 550 continues to grow in popularity, the 1989 design keeps harkening back to its debut era by indulging in simple, but fresh two-tone colorways.
For its latest ensemble, the Steven Smith-created sneaker has chosen yet another white and grey outfit. Unlike Aimé Leon Dore‘s collaboration from 2020 (or even its recent 650 release), the newly-surfaced pair features a darker grey hue across more of its “real estate”: textile visible around the heel, as well as detailing on the tongue, profile and lateral quarter panel, boast the titular contrasting color. The made-for-basketball tread underfoot opts for two shades of grey, while midsoles favor a pristine “colorless” look that differs from ALD’s “aged” propositions.
Enjoy product images of the New Balance pair ahead, and anticipate a global launch throughout May (NewBalance.com release details are to be determined).
For more from under the Boston-based brand’s umbrella, check out the New Balance 990v6 set to debut before 2022 ends.
WHERE TO BUY
Mens New Balance 550
Retailer | Release type | Status |
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New Balance US | Standard | Check Site |
Foot Locker | Standard | Check Site |
Europe May 2022
Retailer | Release type | Status |
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Naked | Raffle | Check Site |

- M 4.5 / W 6
- M 5 / W 6.5
- M 5.5 / W 7
- M 6 / W 7.5
- M 6.5 / W 8
- M 7 / W 8.5
- M 7.5 / W 9
- M 8 / W 9.5
- M 8.5 / W 10
- M 9 / W 10.5
- M 9.5 / W 11
- M 10 / W 11.5
- M 10.5 / W 12
- M 11 / W 12.5
- M 11.5 / W 13
- M 12 / W 13.5