Re-introducing a basketball legend. The return of the 550 pays tribute to the 1989 original that defined a hoops generation. Originally worn by pro ballers in the ’80s and ’90s, the new 550 is simple, clean and true to its legacy. Features Premium leather upper Lace-up closure for a secure fit Classic ’80s style 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.