size? and New Balance have teamed up on some exciting projects over the years, so it’s no surprise that the U.K. retailer would get the chance to rework some of the brand’s best work. This month, size? is taking on the retro 550 model, coming soon.
New Balance’s retro 550 basketball shoe returned in 2020 with the help of collaborator Aimé Leon Dore, and now, the vintage silhouette is making its way into the hands of other high-profile New Balance collaborators in 2021. Earlier this week, U.K. retailer size? gave an early look at their take on the chunky basketball shoe, which covers the 550 in the store’s signature white and orange tones. The size? New Balance 550 features white leather from heel to toe, with their recognizable orange tone accenting the New Balance ‘N’ logos, 550 branding, inner lining, and the mesh underlays around the heel. The tongue’s New Balance Caterpillar branding also comes in orange, while a tiny size? tag on the sockliner completes the look.
SIZE? X NEW BALANCE 550 RELEASE INFORMATION
The next release from UK retailer size? and New Balance has not yet been announced for release, though the smooth white and orange colorway of the 550 is likely to release sometime in the coming weeks. Available exclusively from size? stores and the brand’s website, this limited-edition 550 will likely feature the usual $110 price tag. Check out the early images below for a better look, and stay tuned to JustFreshKicks for more New Balance release news.
UPDATE 7/5/21: size? has officially unveiled its latest project with New Balance, decorating both the 550 and classic 574 in their signature shade of orange for the new “College” pack. Both pairs are currently available via raffle through the retailer’s app, with prices of approximately $110 for the 574 and $150 for the 550.
