Shoes by New Balance. Low-profile design with a lace-up fastening, padded tongue, and cuff. Signature New Balance branding for a classic look. Durable rubber outsole with a textured grip tread. The original 550 debuted in 1989 and made its mark on basketball courts. After its initial run, the 550 was filed away in the archives, before being reintroduced in limited-edition releases in late 2020, and returned to the full-time lineup in 2021, quickly becoming a global fashion favorite. The 550’s low top, streamlined silhouette offers a clean take on the heavy-duty designs of the late ‘80s, while the dependable leather upper construction is a classic look in any era.