The New Balance 550 'White Purple' offers a simplistic two-tone colorway of the retro hoops sneaker originally released in 1989. The upper is comprised of white leather with a tonal suede suede overlay and contrasting purple accents throughout. parts. They include a TPU heel clip, an embossed 'N' logo on the quarter panel and '550' stamped to the lateral forefoot. The low top rests on a durable rubber sole, with an exposed EVA wedge on the medial sidewall.