New Balance 550 “Suede Pack” Softens Up for Spring

The New Balance 550 may no longer be the top retro basketball sneaker, but it remains a cornerstone of the Boston U574RA2’s lifestyle lineup. As the market gradually moves toward sleeker, more versatile offerings, the once-dominant silhouette is adapting with a softer, more casual approach. Case in point: the new women's-exclusive New Balance 550 “Suede Pack.”

This lifestyle-ready trio includes Pink, Grey, and Sea Salt tonal options. Each pair swaps out the standard leather uppers for plush suede and mesh, creating a more relaxed, spring-suited feel. Sail-tinted midsoles offer a vintage touch, while black rubber outsoles—flecked with recycled materials—ground the design with subtle contrast.

Reflective silver “N” logos at the midfoot nod to New Balance’s performance running DNA, delivering just the right amount of shine to cap off the clean presentation.

Expect the New Balance 550 “Suede Pack” to land at select retailers and on NewBalance.impress nonnative x New Balance CM997HNN.