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The New Balance 550’s history is a “Cinderella story.” Once an obscure, overlooked model within the brand’s century-old catalog, the shoe has been one of the most-coveted styles of the last two years. Securing a pair at launch has become a challenge, but with eBay Sneakers, there’s always a second chance.

Straightforward design cues and colorways from 1989 have drawn countless fans for their versatility, but strategic collaborators have also helped with the sneaker’s allure. Aimé Leon Dore, Joe Freshgoods and Rich Paul are just three of the influencers that have experimented on Steven Smith’s 33-year-old design. Future joint-efforts are likely to keep the 550 in high demand, but rest assured that they’ll always be available through eBay Sneakers marketplace with the security of its Authenticity Guarantee program.

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The New Balance 550’s modern day story doesn’t exist with Aimé Leon Dore, the New York City-based brand founded by Teddy Santis. In late 2020, ALD unearthed the outdated basketball sneaker from the archives and helped the masses see its worth. (Very fairy godmother-like, no?) Color combinations and blockings have switched up ever-so-slightly, but “aged” sole units have remained, allowing people in 2022 to enjoy the old.

New Balance 550 Aime Leon Dore
New Balance 550 Aime Leon Dore
New Balance 550 Aime Leon Dore

The West Side of Chicago’s Joseph Robinson – widely known as “Joe Freshgoods” – knows product and storytelling. So when he teased having a hand in an upcoming 550, fans were anticipating nothing but flame emojis. Dropped as part of the “Conversations Amongst Us” initiative, a project created by and for Black associates at New Balance and beyond, the JFG-directed pair delivered a simple, clean look that’s more than an off-white-colored, partly-canvas shoe. The sneakers are more like a white tee in the summertime. IYKYK.

New Balance 550 Joe Freshgoods
New Balance 550 Joe Freshgoods
New Balance 550 Joe Freshgoods

Super agent with a clientele including LeBron James, Rich Paul maybe be relatively unknown in the mainstream, but he boasts one of the most lauded New Balance 550 colorways. The “Cream”-accented pair quickly made collectors keep an eye on the Sports Group founder for more sneaker goodness.