New Balance 550, United Arrows

New Balance 550, United Arrows

United Arrows Goes Full Grayscale

UNITED ARROWS is one of Tokyo’s most prominent retailers, known for sophisticated taste and luxury selection. Their take on the silhouette dropped December 4 2021. NB 550 United Arrows uses ecru grey washed suede across the upper instead of the standard leather, with ivory accents on the tongue, collar, and heel. Style code NBUASPBB550 (also listed as BB550UN1), $145 retail.

The bespoke ecru tone reads warmer than cool grey under indoor light, leaning toward beige once it catches warm bulbs. White on laces, 550 forefoot branding, and the N logos provides the high-contrast cue against an otherwise monochromatic upper. The aged outsole with grey ridge keeps the vintage 550 character intact. A solid grab in the Japanese 550 reps lineup. Among the more refined Japanese collab New Balance 550 reps in stock. Sits with AURALEE and ALD on the New Balance reps shelf. Standard 550 fit, TTS. Catalog at rep sneakers.