The New Balance 550 Goes Wild With “Leopard Print” Pack

Animal print drapes two upcoming women's sneakers.

Matt Varga February 29, 2024

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As the New Balance 550 crosses out more conservative colorways with each new season’s offerings, the shoe has started to get more creative with its new versions. That tracks for recent announcements like the New Balance 550 “Patent Leather Pack” and for this very latest one, where animal print hits two pairs of low-cut kicks.

While the cheetah/leopard print that marks the “N” branding, heel cup and a slight slice in between is a novel addition enough, it’s worthy of mention that NB didn’t call it quits there. The tan and black pattern is complemented in the entirety of both shoes, with harmonious hues of gum, beige, black a constant through line.

Zooming out, with animal print utilized here in at least a faux-luxury fashion, that plush atmosphere is mirrored in the construction of these, with suede adorning the uppers of the typically leather 650s.

The New Balance 550 “Leopard Pack” are expected to drop alongside one another in full women’s sizing. Anticipate a rollout to retailers and NewBalance.com in the coming weeks, carrying a retail price around $150.

For another set of NB releases, take a look at the New Balance 2002R “Leather Pack.”

: New Balance 550 “Leopard Pack” Black Level Shoes

: New Balance 550 “Leopard Pack” Black Level Shoes

: New Balance 550 “Leopard Pack” Black Level Shoes

: New Balance 550 “Leopard Pack” Black Level Shoes

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WHERE TO BUY

Womens New Balance 550 "Leopard Pack"

SKU: BBW550QB

RETAIL PRICE: $N/A

RELEASE DATE: 2025

US 2025

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: New Balance 550 “Leopard Pack” White Level Shoes

: New Balance 550 “Leopard Pack” White Level Shoes

: New Balance 550 “Leopard Pack” White Level Shoes

: New Balance 550 “Leopard Pack” White Level Shoes

1 of 4

WHERE TO BUY

Womens New Balance 550 "Leopard Pack"

SKU: BBW550QA

RETAIL PRICE: $N/A

RELEASE DATE: 2025

US 2025

Retailer	Release type	Status
New Balance US	Standard	Check Site

Get on the Where to Buy list

Written by

Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.