New Balance 550 Sea Salt New Spruce (Women's)

New Balance 550 Sea Salt New Spruce — A 1989 classic with a fresh touch

The New Balance 550 was originally launched in 1989 as a low-top alternative to the era’s more marquee basketball models, designed by renowned designer Steven Smith. Originally known as the New Balance P550 Oxford, it was an affordable model that went almost unnoticed for decades until its major return to the global market in December 2020. The Sea Salt New Spruce edition revives that retro spirit with a combination of off-white and spruce green that brings freshness to the classic silhouette.

550 — From the 1989 courts to today’s streetwear

The original design combined smooth leather on the upper with perforated panels and lightweight mesh at the base, along with a molded heel for greater stability and a traction pattern updated for the era. Decades later, that same construction has become a streetwear icon. In Sea Salt New Spruce, the leather panels play with cream and spruce green tones, resulting in a clean, easy-to-style colorway.

Materials and technology

• Upper: smooth leather with perforated panels in Sea Salt and New Spruce tones.
• Base: lightweight mesh for greater breathability during everyday wear.
• Heel and outsole: molded heel for stability and an updated classic traction pattern.

Why buy the New Balance 550 from Next Step?

At Next Step, you will always find 100% new and authentic footwear, inspected before leaving our warehouse. If you need to return them, you have 14 calendar days to make a hassle-free return. We ship quickly throughout Spain and Europe.

How to style the New Balance 550 Sea Salt New Spruce

This retro colorway pairs wonderfully with casual looks in ecru, beige, and olive green tones, as well as classic denim for a timeless style. Ideal for everyday wear or completing a more ’90s-inspired look. Discover the rest of the New Balance 550 collection at Next Step.