New Balance 550

New Balance 550 – From Classic Trainers to Game-Changing Sneakers

If you're already a fan of New Balance sneakers, the New Balance 550 is a stylish and highly sought-after addition to your collection. Historically, New Balance has drawn inspiration from running shoes, creating silhouettes that embody elegance and a clean aesthetic.

Over the years, New Balance has been known for its “trainers”, which have become a staple for the modern urban lifestyle. However, as fashion trends shift toward a more relaxed and baggy look, the New Balance 550 perfectly complements this evolving style.

Style Your Outfit with New Balance 550

One of the best things about the New Balance 550 is its versatility—it effortlessly matches a variety of jeans and pants, much like sneakers inspired by skateboarding culture. Larger sneakers, such as other New Balance models, often pair best with oversized pants, making outfit coordination challenging.

With the 550, you don’t have to worry about finding the perfect fit for your jeans. While New Balance is widely recognized for its “trainer” aesthetic, the 550 model has successfully stepped into a different sneaker scene—one heavily influenced by basketball and skateboarding culture.

With its chunky sole, similar to an Air Force 1, and a balanced width, the New Balance 550 is also ideal for baggy pants, making it a go-to sneaker for sneakerheads worldwide.

How New Balance 550 Became a Must-Have Sneaker

Although New Balance isn’t the first brand that comes to mind when thinking of basketball or skate sneakers, the 550 silhouette originally launched back in 1989—though it didn’t gain significant recognition at the time. Fast forward to today, and this vintage design has become an absolute must-have in every sneaker collection.

We know how impactful collaborations can be when launching new sneakers into a highly selective market. The revival of the New Balance 550 is no exception. In early 2021, the sneaker was released in collaboration with Aimé Leon Dore, selling out within seconds. The overwhelming demand set the tone for the rest of the year, with multiple highly sought-after colorways dropping—many of which are available right here at The Sneaker Store.

New Balance Looks to Hip-Hop Culture with Its Brand Ambassadors

The resurgence and redefinition of New Balance sneakers can also be attributed to the brand's ambassadors. Hip-hop culture has a massive influence on sneaker trends, and it’s impossible to overlook Jack Harlow, one of today’s fastest-rising rappers with a rapidly growing fan base.

Jack Harlow represents a modern and stereotype-defying movement within hip-hop, which New Balance has embraced with the launch of the New Balance 550 and other models. The increasing popularity of both the 550 and its ambassadors reflects a broader evolution within sneaker culture.

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