New Balance 550

The original 550 debuted in 1989 and left its mark on basketball courts across the country. After its initial release, the 550 was retired and shelved before being reintroduced in limited releases in late 2020. It made a full comeback in 2021, quickly becoming a global fashion favorite. The low-cut, streamlined 550 is a simpler take on the heavy designs of the late ’80s, while retaining the leather upper construction that delivers a classic look for any era.