
The New Balance 550 'Sea Salt / Black' in patent leather brings a premium twist to the retro basketball silhouette. The 550 debuted in 1989 as a performance court shoe before being shelved for decades. Its 2020 revival — led by Aimé Leon Dore — transformed it into one of the defining sneakers of the early 2020s. This edition uses patent leather panels for an elevated, dress-up-or-down versatility.