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Originally released in 1989 as a budget-friendly basketball shoe, the 550 was relatively obscure until its 2020 retro release. Collaborations with Aimé Leon Dore transformed it into a fashion icon. Its clean, vintage aesthetic and "dad shoe" vibe resonated with a new generation of sneaker enthusiasts.

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New Balance 550 White Twilight Haze (Women's)
New Balance 550 White Twilight Haze (Women's)

New Balance 550 White Twilight Haze (Women's)

White/Twilight Haze

The New Balance Women's 550 'White Twilight Haze' utilizes a crisp white leather upper, complete with a padded mesh collar and microperforated detailing on the midfoot overlay. The molded 'N' logo is finished in a pastel pink hue, matching the woven New Balance tag that decorates the breathable nylon tongue. The heritage hoops shoe rests on a durable rubber cupsole with an exposed foam wedge on the medial sidewall.

SKU: BBW550VC

Retail: $110

New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Green Apple'
New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Green Apple'

New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Green Apple'

White/Green Apple

The New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Green Apple' features a layered white leather upper with contrasting bright green accents. They include the 'N' logo, midfoot piping, and TPU heel clip. The low-top rests on a durable rubber cupsole, which reveals an exposed EVA wedge on the medial side. Underfoot, a two-tone rubber outsole in green and black utilizes a traction pattern designed for the hardwood, highlighted by flex grooves and a pivot circle.

SKU: PSB550VG

New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Iridescent'
New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Iridescent'

New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Iridescent'

White/Rose Sugar

The New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Iridescent' utilizes a layered white leather upper with a padded mesh collar lined in pink textile. An iridescent finish shimmers on the signature 'N' logo and heel overlay, marked with Flying NB branding. The sneaker rides on a durable rubber cupsole with an exposed EVA wedge on the medial side. Underfoot, a two-tone rubber outsole in pink and blue features flex grooves and a pivot circle.

SKU: PSB550HW

New Balance 550 Pecan
New Balance 550 Pecan

New Balance 550 Pecan

Pecan/Crimson

SKU: BB550THB

Retail: $120

New Balance 550 Chrome Blue Patent
New Balance 550 Chrome Blue Patent

New Balance 550 Chrome Blue Patent

Chrome Blue/Blue Agate/Sea Salt

Dropping as part of the 'Patent Leather Pack,' the New Balance 550 'Chrome Blue' updates the retro silhouette with glossy accents. The low-top makes use of a white leather upper with shiny patent leather overlays in a pastel blue finish. A darker shade of blue lands on the patent leather 'N' logo and back tab. Reflecting its '80s hardwood roots, the sneaker is mounted on a durable rubber cupsole, fitted with an exposed foam wedge on the medial side.

SKU: BB550YKE

Retail: $120

New Balance 550 White Linen (Women's)
New Balance 550 White Linen (Women's)

New Balance 550 White Linen (Women's)

White/Linen

The New Balance Women's 550 'White Linen' carries a white leather upper, accented with an ivory-hued 'N' logo on the quarter panel. A padded mesh collar provides a comfortable fit, while an external heel counter offers rearfoot stability. The low-top is mounted on traditional cupsole tooling, featuring stitched sidewall construction and an exposed foam wedge on the medial side.

SKU: BBW550BK

Retail: $110

New Balance 550 Terracotta
New Balance 550 Terracotta

New Balance 550 Terracotta

White/Astro Dust

The New Balance 550 ‘White Astro Dust’ delivers an essential two-tone colorway of a heritage hoops shoe originally released in 1989. Reintroduced to the masses in 2020, the low-top utilizes a white leather upper with a tonal suede forefoot overlay and faded red accents. They land on the shoe’s padded mesh collar, TPU heel clip, and various branding elements, which include the Flying NB logo that decorates the back heel. The sneaker rides on a sturdy cupsole, fitted with a lightweight foam wedge and underpinned by a scarlet rubber outsole.

SKU: BB550STF

Retail: $120

New Balance 550 Aime Leon Dore Masaryk Community Gym Green
New Balance 550 Aime Leon Dore Masaryk Community Gym Green

New Balance 550 Aime Leon Dore Masaryk Community Gym Green

Dawn Glow/Classic Pine

The Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 ‘Classic Pine’ is taken from a capsule collection inspired by New York’s Masaryk Community Gym. This pair sports a yellow-tinted leather upper with contrast green stitching throughout each overlaid panel. Green mesh is utilized on the collar and signature ‘N’ logo, while matching green textile lines the interior. Dual branding appears on the woven tongue tag and back heel. The low-top is mounted on a durable rubber cupsole, featuring yellowed sidewalls and an exposed foam wedge on the medial side.

SKU: BB550AY1

Retail: $130

New Balance 550 Aime Leon Dore Masaryk Community Gym Yellow
New Balance 550 Aime Leon Dore Masaryk Community Gym Yellow

New Balance 550 Aime Leon Dore Masaryk Community Gym Yellow

Dawn Glow/Victory Blue

The Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 ‘Dawn Glow’ is drawn from a capsule collection inspired by New York’s Masaryk Community Gym. Reflecting the silhouette’s ‘80s roots, the low-top features a layered leather upper in a subtle yellow hue. Navy textile lines the interior, while yellow mesh construction is utilized on the collar and ‘N’ logo. Dual branding decorates the woven tongue and the back heel of each shoe. Anchoring the sneaker is a matching yellow midsole with an exposed EVA wedge on the medial side.

SKU: BB550AX1

Retail: $130

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Navy'
Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Navy'

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Navy'

Navy/White

The Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Little Kid ‘Navy’ is taken from a footwear pack made exclusively for children. Featuring one of the original ALD 550 colorways that released in 2020, this pair utilizes a white leather upper with contrasting navy accents. In addition to a crackled leather ‘N’ logo, an aged off-white rubber midsole accentuates the silhouette’s retro ‘80s aesthetic. Dual ALD and NB branding appears on the woven tongue tag and the back heel of each shoe.

SKU: PSB550AF

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Red'
Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Red'

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Red'

Red/White

The Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Little Kid ‘Red’ features a low-profile white leather upper with contrasting red and black accents. A dual-branded woven tag decorates the nylon tongue, while mismatched ALD and NB logos are stamped on the back heel of each shoe. The sneaker rides on traditional cupsole tooling, highlighted by aged off-white sidewalls and a two-tone rubber outsole.

SKU: PSB550AE

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Evergreen'
Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Evergreen'

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Little Kid 'Evergreen'

Evergreen/White

The Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 Little Kid ‘Evergreen’ features a white leather upper with contrasting green accents. They include the cracked leather ‘N’ logo, external heel counter, and the piping that outlines the midfoot overlay. Dual branding appears on the woven tongue tag and back heel. A vintage off-white finish is applied to the midsole, supported underfoot by a durable green rubber outsole.

SKU: PSB550AD

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Originally released in 1989 as a budget-friendly basketball shoe, the 550 was relatively obscure until its 2020 retro release. Collaborations with Aimé Leon Dore transformed it into a fashion icon. Its clean, vintage aesthetic and "dad shoe" vibe resonated with a new generation of sneaker enthusiasts.

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