To be more specific, the 550 comes to the market in the late 80s as New Balance's version of a low-top basketball sneaker, which were in trend at the time. It was far from New Balance's first B-ball sneaker, however, legendary sneaker designer Steven Smith hit the bullseye (or rather hoop) with this silhouette, they just didn't know it yet. It gets a premium leather upper and padded, colorful details with the N logo in pop art style.
However, the real hype doesn't start until 2021 with the Rise of Retro. In the 90s, it falls behind other innovative designs, but is now stronger than ever. The 550 has found its place in streetwear and is considered a casual sneaker with vintage flair. Collabs like the one with Aimé Leon Dore only solidify this place and bring the 550 the attention it deserves.
New Balance 550 at solebox | MBCY
Its casual style makes the New Balance 550 so suitable for everyday wear, it might already be your next go-to sneaker. Find it out and pick your favorites here at solebox | MBCY. For payment you have the choice between PayPal, credit card, instant bank transfer, cash on delivery, prepayment or Klarna.
