In summer, the sudden rise in temperature can make you lose your mind. Fortunately, when faced with the new New Balance 550 Sea Salt collection, you don’t run the risk of making a wrong choice. One of the latest ranges produced by the sportswear company based in Boston features four extremely elegant and clean color variations that make the sneaker stand out.

The New New Balance

In addition to a breathable mesh base, all New Balance shoes are lined with leather on the lateral and medial sides, while perforated panels ensure better ventilation. An essential aspect, because unfortunately, global warming is not an invention. On the front and back, you will find suede leather overlays for a refined texture: a pleasant and subtle alternative to all-white old-school collegiate sneakers.

Underneath, the midsole is made of responsive rubber, a material specially designed to better absorb impacts. A basketball graphic appears on each tongue, recalling the ’80s roots of the silhouette. Of course, the only real difference between these sneakers is the color of the N logo, which is featured in Green, Blue, Orange, and Olive accents, depending on the 550 you decide to purchase.

Since the resurgence of the 550 in 2020, it has quickly become one of the most popular models by New Balance. The model’s success lies in its versatility and simplicity. The 550s are footwear that goes well with everything and easily adaptable in terms of colorways and materials used. In just the past three years, sneaker enthusiasts have been blessed with great collaborations with artists such as Auralee, Comme des Garçons, Joe Freshgoods, and Rich Paul. Even Teddy Santis of Aimé Leon Dore has been a big fan, releasing countless color variants, including last month’s highly popular Taupe.

The release date of the New Balance 550 Sea Salt collection has not been officially announced yet, although they should be available for sale in the coming weeks at around 140 euros per pair.

Article originally published on GQ UK.