550 'White Castlerock'

550 'White Castlerock'The New Balance 550 White Castlerock dresses the vintage 80s hoops shoe in a neutral two tone palette. The low top utilizes a layered white leather upper, contrasted by dark grey accents on the padded collar and signature N logo. Additional branding elements include a Flying NB graphic on the heel and an oversized New Balance tag atop the open mesh tongue. The sneaker rests on a durable rubber cupsole, featuring an exposed EVA wedge on the medial side

Built for big kids

the rubber outsole is equipped with New Balance’s Stability Web for improved arch support

Bodega branding on the heel is accompanied by an embroidered ‘2006’ on the left shoe and ‘2021’ on the right

complete with encapsulated Air sole cushioning and a circular traction pattern on the rubber outsole

supported by a rubber outsole featuring concentric circle tread

A pre-yellowed translucent outsole adds to the sneaker’s vintage aesthetic

with a flexible upper that features distinct center stitching and a semi-translucent lateral-side stripe

a ’12 of 50’ badge is affixed on the lateral midsole

featuring a microperforated midfoot overlay and a padded mesh collar in a pale yellow finish

Mismatched chenille Swooshes are rendered in red and blue

The latter is stamped with a retro Wings logo in black

A spade icon on the woven tongue tag completes the playing-card homage