The New Balance 550 is a sneaker that features a predominantly black leather upper with blue and white 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 white, while the heel tab and tongue feature New Balance branding in a combination of blue and white. The shoe also has a retro-inspired tongue tag that reads “550” in white and blue.