Percussion dampening heels absorb shock before joint transmission
The New Balance 550 Black is a versatile, black-based colorway of the popular retro basketball and lifestyle shoe. The 550 has become one of the most desirable shoes in sneakers, with collaborations by Aime Leon Dore and Joe Freshgoods and a slew of easy-wearing colorways fueling its resurgence. In the Black colorway, the shoe features black leather overlays against a grey leather base. A grey N logo appears on either side of the shoe. A 550 logo is embroidered on the forefoot. Additional branding includes an NB logo on the heel, and retro-inspired New Balance 550 USA detailing on the tongue. Underfoot, a chunky white rubber midsole is contrasted with a black and grey outsole. BlackTorsionally decoupled heel to forefoot zones enable independent movement
