Beginner's Guide to New Balance 550
Everything you need to know about the Steven Smith-designed basketball silhouette.
Who designed the New Balance 550?
Steven Smith designed the New Balance 550. Smith also designed New Balance’s 574, 997 and 1500 silhouettes.
When did New Balance 550 first come out?
The New Balance 550 first released in 1989. New Balance reissued the silhouette for the first time in 2020.
When is the next New Balance 550 release or restock?
The New Balance 550 releases frequently in new colorways. Recent and upcoming 550 releases include:
How do New Balance 550s fit?
The New Balance 550 fits true to size. However, people with wider feet may prefer to take half a size up.
What sizes do New Balance 550s shoes come in?
The New Balance 550 comes in men’s, women’s and kids sizes. For men, sizes range from 1 to 20 (US), while women's sizes range from 3 to 15 (US). Kids sizes vary from toddlers to little kids to big kids.
Are New Balance 550s comfortable?
The New Balance 550 is a comfortable lifestyle shoe suited for all-day wear.
What are New Balance 550s good for?
The New Balance 550 is an ideal lifestyle shoe suited for all-day wear. Despite its basketball heritage, material technologies have rendered the sneaker obsolete for playing sports in. For performance basketball sneakers, consult our curated guide to the best basketball shoes of 2023.
What to wear New Balance 550s with?
The 550 is a slightly bulkier lifestyle shoe that draws similarities to Nike’s Air Force 1. It can be worn with streetwear staples such as jeans, sweatpants and shorts, or paired with formal styles like suit pants.
What shoes did Taylor Swift wear to the Kansas City Chiefs game?
Taylor Swift wore the New Balance 550 ‘White Team Red’ in attendance for the Kansas City Chiefs home game against the Chicago Bears on September 24, 2023.
How to clean New Balance 550s?
The New Balance 550 responds well to most specialist cleaning agents. For more information, consult our How to Clean Sneakers Guide.
Where to buy New Balance 550s?
You can buy New Balance 550s on GOAT. Explore a curated selection of New Balance 550s here.
How to tell if New Balance 550s are fake?
GOAT uses machine-learning technology, digital authentication, in-hand verification or a combination of these methods to determine if sneakers are fake or real. By doing so, we seek to ensure the New Balance 550s you purchase are both authentic and as-described.