The New Balance 550 ‘Black Blue Groove’ presents a simplistic two-tone colorway of the ‘80s basketball shoe designed by Steven Smith. Black leather is utilized on the upper, featuring a layered build for improved durability and support. Royal blue pebbled leather appears on the low-cut collar and the signature ‘N’ logo that decorates the quarter panel. The sneaker is mounted on a stable rubber cupsole, highlighted by an exposed EVA wedge on the medial side.