Product Features Premium leather upper Lace-up closure for a secure fit Design inspired by the original 550 basketball shoe New Balance branding Unisex shoe Stylist Notes 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.