What is New Balance 550?
New Balance 550 is a lifestyle sneaker from New Balance designed by legendary sneaker architect and “The Godfather of dad shoes,” Steven Smith. Rooted in basketball-ready design, the silhouette was reintroduced in 2020 by the Teddy Santis-led Aimé Leon Dore (ALD).
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How much is a 550 New Balance?
The New Balance 550 costs R2399 and is payable via online order only.
Is the New Balance 550 comfortable?
The New Balance 550 are an overall comfortable sneaker, albeit snug across the bridge of the foot, even when laced loosely. Despite being a retro hoop shoe, these feel surprisingly light on feet. The Ortholite insole feels comfortable, not very cushy but definitely noticeable.
When did the New Balance 550?
The 550 initially debuted in 1989 as a low-top alternative to the 650, which was New Balance’s most popular basketball shoe at the time.
Does New Balance still make 550?
Originally released in 1989 as a basketball shoe, the New Balance 550 was reintroduced in 2020 through a collaboration with Aimé Leon Dore. The current generation of the iconic low-top remains faithful to the original, pairing a perforated leather upper with breathable mesh lining and a rubber sole unit.
Why is New Balance 550 popular?
The low-top basketball shoe is a revived ’80s-era style from the NB archive, which was catapulted into the limelight by a collab with Aimé Leon Dore founder Teddy Santis, and has remained a firm favorite among celebrities ever since.