New Balance 550 “Shadow” Expecting Feb. 1st Drop
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A second Air Jordan-like New Balance 550 has appeared this hour, and it’s got us asking the question; is this the start of a homage-riddled J-Pack? We hope so.
Having just surfaced in an Air Jordan 4 “Bred”-like aesthetic, the ’89 retro hoops silhouette from New Balance has now picked up another classic colorway from Jordan Brand, with this New Balance 550 “Shadow” appearing to be inspired by the Air Jordan 1 of the same name. Though its composition is vastly different, it’s grey toe and rear end in conjunction with the clean white midsole and butter leather construction is hard to look past. That being said, there are significant differences, including the multi-faceted outsole, its bevy of midfoot overlays, and the inclusion of mesh in the rear — but still, it’s hard to ignore. And to be honest, we’re loving it. Here’s hoping that there’s more to this imagined J-Pack in the near future.
Grab a preview of the New Balance 550 “Shadow” here below, and look for the pair to hit select retailers and NewBalance.com in the new year for $110 bones.
Update 12.28.20 Retailers throughout Asia are listing up their pairs of the New Balance 550 “Shadow” for a New Year’s Day drop. followed by a wider global release on February 1st. As always, keep your eyes glued to our official Twitter accountfor further developments.New Balance 550 “Shadow”
Style Code: BB550SR1
Release Date: February 1st, 2021
Price: $110
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