The New Balance 550 "Hemp" Is This Summer's Most Versatile Sneaker

If you still haven’t added a New Balance 550 to your rotation yet, then quite frankly, wyd? The basketball-turned-lifestyle model is still one of the hottest styles around, and with more colourways to choose from than ever before, there really is a pair for everyone. The latest iteration to catch our eye however sees the Boston-based brand switch up its formula slightly, with a new, textured upper setting this version apart from all of the other 550s on the market.

Here, instead of the usual leather and suede construction, the fan-fave style has been given a “Hemp” makeover and comes crafted from a canvas and suede upper that separates it from the norm. As a result, the pair channels an even more vintage look and feel than ever before, its creamy, off-white tones transporting it back to the 80s, where it first solidified its place in history.

Boasting a neutral look with black accents, the NB 550 “Hemp” is plenty clean enough on its own, but if you’re looking for something a little more colourful, then allow us to point out that this pair is perfect for customisation. That’s right - whether you’re looking to coffee dye your NBs, or you’re planning to go full Lorenz.og, then this pair will make for the perfect canvas (get it?).

Whether this is your perfect summer sneaker, or just the starting point, hit the links below to secure your size, and don’t forget to check out everything else New Balance has to offer.