The Latest New Balance 550 Duo Features A Diamond Mesh Base

New Balance has a hot shoe for every modern sneaker trend. The Go to mobile version evokes retro aesthetics, the New Balance 1906R captures tech-runner appeal, and new slides, mules, and loafers speak to consumer’s growing fondness for slip-on footwear. The focus here, however, is on the increased popularity of trail shoes, a movement that’s best captured by the New Balance 550.

Like several of its outdoor-ready counterparts both inside and out of the Boston brand’s umbrella, the New Balance 550 is best defined by its layered, utilitarian upper. While most colorways feature mesh or nylon at the base, these two new pairs takes an entirely new approach with a TPU diamond pattern, amplifying the shoe’s already loud design language while improving flexibility.

Orange and green represent the primary colors of each respective design, continuing the 610’s embrace of outdoor, hunter aesthetics as seen through collaborative Joe Freshgoods 610 pairs among other deliveries. The orange-dominant pair gets fired up even more through yellow hits, most notably towards the heel, while the green colorway gets contrast through sparse orange cameos on its branding and other secondary elements. Both pairs wear black overlays and grey midsoles so as to produce more uniformity between the duo.

Expect both pairs to hit shelves soon for $120, the same as all other 610 drops to date. If your wardrobe aligns better with contemporary footwear, check out the Boston brand’s latest Go to mobile version delivery featuring three monochromatic pairs.

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