Why New Balance 550s Are SO Popular

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New Balance 550
Aime Leon Dore New Balance 550
New Balance 550 review, history, sizing
This video shares the history of the New Balance 550. This shoe has seen great collaborations with Aime Leon Dore, Rich Paul, Joe Fresh Goods, and more! The 550 from New Balance is possibly the most popular sneaker of 2022.
Is the New Balance 550 a trendy or timeless model?
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@WhatsTheHype.Landon 2 жыл бұрын

Are 550s a trend or here to stay?

@shockafter7 2 жыл бұрын

I hope they are hear to stay. But, I hope the hype doesn't make it expensive. The price is perfect!

@WhatsTheHype.Landon 2 жыл бұрын

@@shockafter7 I 100% agree. Interesting that the 2 most hype shoes being 550s and dunks are also some of the most affordable

@Kiiieeechiii Жыл бұрын

@@WhatsTheHype.Landon I live in Baltimore where 990v3’s are basically the main shoe you’ll see everyone wear. It’s so weird seeing people outside the dmv area wearing new balances with baggy jeans, Khakis, etc because they just can’t rock them lol. They look so much better with skinny jeans/slim straight jeans. Maybe I’m just so used to the styles around here though.

@WhatsTheHype.Landon Жыл бұрын

@@Kiiieeechiii it’s interesting how location dictates style like that. New Balances are made in Maine where I live and hardly anyone, but old people wear them

@Kiiieeechiii Жыл бұрын

@@WhatsTheHype.Landon I noticed most people who wear them outside the dmv are rocking them with high waters and dad jeans…like bro…those fits are not it

@amazingwormy8453 Жыл бұрын

The most popular shoe that you never see people rocking 😅

@WhatsTheHype.Landon Жыл бұрын

That’s what I’m saying lol, apparently they’re very popular in some areas I’ve learned in my recent video

@ragnarlothbrok938 Жыл бұрын

I think it's a trendy shoe but will have another resurgence 15 or so years from now. The 990v3s are the ones that just won't quit imo. And if the 9060s can get some love they be on the next wave

@WhatsTheHype.Landon Жыл бұрын

I agree, the 990v3s definitely seem to be a favorite between NB fans/Brand Collabs/and normal buyers. I’m not a huge fan of the 9060’s sole. I can see the potential in that model though, along with the 1906s too

@moldveien1515 Жыл бұрын

Will proboboy dip somewhat like anything new, but the 550s pretty minimaliat design gives it some longevity i think. Its use isnt too limited so it doesnt force the owner down a certain road so to speak.

@WhatsTheHype.Landon Жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree that the minimalist design and even colorways will carry this shoe for a while!

@junjunamerica436 Жыл бұрын

I have one pair and i like it more than my dunks

@WhatsTheHype.Landon Жыл бұрын

Oh sick, have you always worn new balances?

@Majesticon Жыл бұрын

New balance has been popular for a long while

@WhatsTheHype.Landon Жыл бұрын

It’s been big with sneakerheads, but I’d say the general public only viewed them as old man shoes

@Majesticon Жыл бұрын

@@WhatsTheHype.Landon they've gone in and out of style over the years with "sneakerheads" too. Like from 2012-2015 they were everywhere. The died down a bit but when the dad shoe hit in like 2018, 19 they had a resurgence.

@WhatsTheHype.Landon Жыл бұрын

@@Majesticon definitely agree, thanks for watching Alex!

@taiefmiah 5 ай бұрын

As someone who owned a pair and used it regularly. Its not a daily use shoe, for the price its a bit dissapointing how it degrades over time, expecially compared to other NBs. For example, this is the only pair of shoes where my toes on both sides have broken the leather by weakening the lining with time. Compared to my old pair of stan smiths, they have worn down quicker from daily use in the uk I have recently tried

@WhatsTheHype.Landon 5 ай бұрын

Damn that sucks to hear. I don’t wear mine as often and haven’t noticed anything

@2seater_mx5 2 ай бұрын

just got a pair. the most pain ive had trying to break in a shoe... thinking about giving up on them fr

@WhatsTheHype.Landon 2 ай бұрын

Really? Weird. Mine didn’t need any breaking in

@tayl6956 2 жыл бұрын

Any kicks u dont get ussuage ill take them

@WhatsTheHype.Landon 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had pairs to giveaway like that

@user-lr3di2gp7o Жыл бұрын

They worthy only in premium leather editions like alim diore other than that it’s trash

@WhatsTheHype.Landon Жыл бұрын

Idk I’ve seen some really nice general release pairs. The mint and suede colorways are nice in person

@askay2k 6 ай бұрын

Not comfy at all...

@Aaron-8989 Жыл бұрын

No it’s dead trend

@WhatsTheHype.Landon Жыл бұрын

Now 550s seem to be played out a bit. New Balance has released many general release pairs without stoking the hype with collaborations here and there. I still like the silhouette though

@spoofyr6014 Жыл бұрын

Lies

@chen4238 8 ай бұрын

If you only wear what’s trendy, then you’re pathetic