The New Balance 550 Slips Into A “Dream State”

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Matt Varga January 29th, 2025 (updated)

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New Balance has done a great job of shifting focus, swapping the bulk of their efforts to current dominant silhouettes like the New Balance 9060 and New Balance 1906R as sentiment has shifted away from the New Balance 550. However, the silhouette still has plenty of appeal as an accessible lifestyle offering, and the Boston brand continues to ensure consumers have fresh options to fill out the rotation, exactly the case with the New Balance 550 “Dream State” that just hit retailers.

Capitalizing on the sort of simplistic looks that dominated its 2020-ish heyday, the titular aquatic shade paints the suede mudguard, dots the collar and sticks out towards the heel counter. Outside of that “Dream State” tone, the rest of this New Balance 550 colorway should be easily digestible for those familiar with the silhouette, executing a white leather foundation, trademark NB grey hits and the ever-present faux-aged midsole.

The New Balance 550 “Dream State” is available now via JD Sports and Finish Line, retailing for $110. Grab yours using the “Where To Buy” links included below.

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Mens New Balance 550

SKU: BB550BWG

RETAIL PRICE: $110

RELEASE DATE: Jan 29, 2025

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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.