The New Balance 550 ‘Black White’ presents a simplistic two-tone colorway of the archival silhouette designed by Steven Smith. Crafted from black leather, the upper is accented with a raised ‘N’ logo outlined in white. A woven New Balance tag adorns the breathable nylon tongue, which works with a padded mesh collar to deliver a comfortable fit. The low-top is mounted on a sturdy rubber cupsole, featuring stitched sidewall construction and an exposed EVA wedge on the medial side.