Peep the Ultra-Clean Details on the UNITED ARROWS x New Balance 550 "Ecru Grey White"

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, New Balance are killing it in the collab game right now. Straight off the back of their JJJJound and Casablanca link-ups, the brand have tapped Japanese Boutique UNITED ARROWS for their latest collab, resulting in the ultra-clean UNITED ARROWS x New Balance 550 “Ecru Grey White.”

Easily the silhouette of the moment, the 550 has been enjoying its resurgence thanks to its reintroduction to the market by Aimé Leon Dore, and has since dropped in some high heat colourways. Where vintage shades and bright colours have often featured on the sneaker, the “Ecru Grey White” UNITED ARROWS x New Balance 550 sees the shoe take on a much more muted colour palette.

Dressed up in tonal grey suede and cream leather, the UNITED ARROWS x New Balance 550 has a real premium feel about it. Shades of grey suede make up most of the upper, whilst ecru accents decorate the tongue, heels and collar. The New Balance branding hits on the forefoot and lateral “N” logo are done up in white.

Underfoot, a creamy white midsole is accented with charcoal details - both on the outsole underneath and on a grey mold above, which wraps around the back of the heel.

The “Ecru Grey White” UNITED ARROWS x New Balance 550 is dropping exclusively at UNITED ARROWS. Keep it locked to The Sole Supplier however, because if these come to the UK we’ll be the first to let you know.

Up next, check out Rich Paul's take on the same sneaker.