A new take on the tried-and-true New Balance 550 comes with new materials and a more playful colour palette than we're used to. The combination of blue and white reminds us ever-so-slightly of Rich Paul's first version.
The shiny patent overlays are the real star of the show, finished in paired shades of blue. They contrast nicely—in both colour and texture—against the soft grey tumbled leather of the upper. The subtle touch of using an off-white rubber on the midsole does well to compliment the shoe without overpowering it.