The New Balance 550 Au Lait is a sneaker that features a predominantly white and cream-colored leather upper with black and gold accents. The shoe has a vintage look and is inspired by classic basketball sneakers from the 1980s. It features a leather upper with perforations for breathability, a padded collar and tongue for comfort, and a rubber outsole for traction. The New Balance “N” logo appears on the side of the shoe in black, while the heel tab and tongue feature New Balance branding in a combination of black and gold. The shoe also has a retro-inspired tongue tag that reads “550” in black and white