
New Balance 550 Triple Black
Black
SKU: BB550BBB
Retail: $110
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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Black
SKU: BB550BBB
Retail: $110

White/Burgundy/Turquoise
The New Balance 550 ‘Burgundy Turquoise’ showcases vibrant color-popped accents on the vintage basketball shoe originally released in 1989. The sneaker’s throwback build combines layered white leather construction with burgundy-colored mesh on the padded collar. The autumnal hue is repeated on the woven tongue tag and signature ‘N’ logo, both of which are enlivened with contrasting hits of turquoise. The sneaker sits atop a rubber cupsole with an exposed EVA wedge on the medial sidewall.
SKU: BB550WBG
Retail: $120

White/Navy
An exclusive colorway made for the high-profile sports agent, the Rich Paul x New Balance 550 'White Navy' showcases a vintage hardwood aesthetic with refreshed details. The upper is constructed from off-white leather with microperforated detailing on the toe box, collar and midfoot overlay. A cream-colored ‘N’ logo outlined in navy adorns the quarter panel, while the woven tongue tag displays ‘Rich Paul for New Balance 550’ branding. Inside the shoe, mismatched insoles feature Rich Paul’s initials on the right shoe and a flying NB logo on the left. The sneaker sits atop an off-white midsole, supported by a rubber outsole in navy and powder blue.
SKU: BB550RP1
Retail: $140

White/Black
The New Balance 550 ‘Oreo’ updates the vintage ‘80s hoops shoe with an essential two-tone design. The sneaker is clad in layered white leather with black textile construction on the padded collar. A nylon tongue offers improved breathability, while a TPU heel clip delivers rearfoot support. Branding elements include a raised ‘N’ on the quarter panel and a flying NB logo embossed on the heel overlay. The low-top rides on a rubber cupsole, featuring an exposed EVA wedge on the medial sidewall.
SKU: BB550HA1
Retail: $110

White/Team Carolina
The New Balance 550 ‘Team Carolina Blue’ showcases a simplistic color scheme that stays true to the shoe’s late ‘80s roots. The low-top features a white leather upper with contrasting hits of powder blue throughout. They include the sneaker’s various branding elements, highlighted by a raised ‘N’ on the quarter panel and a flying NB logo on the back heel. The sneaker’s throwback tooling takes the form of a durable rubber cupsole, complete with an exposed EVA wedge on the medial sidewall.
SKU: BB550HL1
Retail: $110

White/Varsity Orange
The New Balance 550 ‘Varsity Orange’ applies a varsity-inspired palette to a retro silhouette designed by Steven Smith. Layered white leather is utilized on the upper, contrasted by orange textile on the padded low-cut collar. Matching citrus accents make their way to the breathable nylon tongue and the raised ‘N’ logo that adorns the quarter panel. Lightweight cushioning is provided by an EVA wedge, housed within a rubber cupsole that nods to the shoe’s vintage hardwood roots.
SKU: BB550HG1
Retail: $110

SKU: BB550WA1
Retail: $120

White/Green
The New Balance 550 'White Green' outfits the retro hoops shoe in a varsity-inspired two-tone color scheme. Crisp white leather is utilized on the upper, fortified with a tonal suede toe cap and accented with a forest green 'N' logo. The verdant hue makes repeat appearances on the tongue tag, collar and external heel counter. The sneaker sits atop traditional cupsole tooling, featuring an exposed foam wedge on the medial side and a green rubber outsole underfoot.
SKU: BB550WT1
Retail: $120

Green/Yellow
The Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 ‘Green Yellow’ is taken from a larger capsule collection developed in partnership with the New York-based menswear label. Reintroduced to the public by Aimé Leon Dore in 2020, the late ‘80s hoops shoe returns less than a year later in a traditional white leather build with contrasting green and yellow accents. Standard New Balance branding is joined by ALD logos on the left heel and both woven tongue tags. A pre-yellowed midsole enhances the shoe’s vintage look.
SKU: BB550A2
Retail: $130

White/Team Royal
The New Balance 550 ‘White Team Royal’ reintroduces the vintage ‘80s hoops shoe initially resurrected through an Aime Leon Dore collaboration in October 2020. While the joint venture accentuated the low-top’s throwback aesthetic with an aged off-white finish, this pair makes use of crisp white leather construction throughout the upper. Royal blue accents provide contrasting pops of color, including a raised ‘N’ logo and breathable mesh collar.
SKU: BB550SN1
Retail: $110

White/Team Red
The New Balance 550 ‘White Team Red’ showcases a simple palette on the vintage hoops shoe originally released in 1989. The low-top makes use of a layered white leather upper, accented with micro-perforated detailing and contrasting red accents throughout. The latter includes a raised ‘N’ logo on the quarter panel and a basketball graphic on the woven tongue. A durable rubber outsole maintains the throwback aesthetic, featuring flex grooves for a smooth ride.
SKU: BB550SE1
Retail: $110

Navy/White
SKU: BB550ALF
Retail: $130

Silver/White
Made in collaboration with the New York-based menswear brand, the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 ‘Silver’ highlights neutral tones an obscure hoops shoe that had previously lain dormant since its original release in 1989. Off-white leather is utilized throughout the upper, complete with silver accents and microperforated detailing on the midfoot overlay. Aimé Leon Dore branding decorates both tongue tags and the left heel. A pre-yellowed midsole enhances the sneaker’s vintage aesthetic.
SKU: BB550ALE
Retail: $130