The New Balance 550 “Syracuse” is a colorway of the vintage basketball shoe that is inspired by the Syracuse Orange’s team uniforms. While in no way affiliated with the college basketball team, the “Syracuse” nonetheless nods to the school by featuring its team uniform colors on its design. The shoe has a white leather construction with contrasting orange “550” branding on the forefoot and tonal “N” detailing on either side. Orange “NB” branding appears on the heel and old school “New Balance 550” insignia can be found on the tongue. Underfoot, the shoe’s chunky, aged midsole is paired with a black and orange rubber outsole. Release date: September 10, 2021
