New Balance 550 GS 'White Pink Sand'

Reviewer raindrops

I have over pronation on my right foot. The roll bar design corrects this. Definitely the best.

Reviewer Michael P VanBuren

My husband loves the style and fit of these shoes, He says they fit just as expected. Will order these shoes again.

Reviewer M Ruffini

The first time I saw the "Backpack" line of shoes from New Balance, I knew that I'd one day be adding a pair to my collections of 574's. Nylon uppers just seems like a fantastic idea, since nylon is so easy to clean and keep clean. I liked the idea of being able to get them dirty, knowing that they'll clean up better then other 574's. Because of this, I might even wear them when I normally wouldn't want to get my shoes dirty.

I haven't had them long enough to make that decision, or know exactly how well they'll clean up, but there is something else different about them that immediately caught my attention. Ever since New Balance changed the manufacturing process for the 574's, I think they've been smaller and less comfortable then versions before that time. I just purchased another pair of 574's a couple of weeks back and noticed this immediately when putting them on, as I always do with a new pair of 574's nowadays.

This pair, however, feels more like the older 574's, because they're so comfortable. My first thought was that maybe they made them like the old ones, but after comparing them to numerous other pairs I have, both old and new, I don't think that's it. The soles still match the newer version (i.e. they're more narrow), but still, I'm pretty sure they have more toe room in the uppers, because they both look and feel as if they do.

I've been a little disappointed with every pair I've purchased, since they changed the manufacturing process, because they're just not as comfortable as they used to be. For whatever reason, these, however, seem closer to what I remember a new pair feeling like and that has me really happy. They are very comfortable shoes.

Reviewer John Leo Mencias

Love these shoes! I bought them for my husband, they look so sharp. Would love to get another pair in grey.

Reviewer K E Donahue

Nice looking shoes, pretty comfortable so far. A little bigger than expected, maybe half a size but they fit well enough.

Reviewer PeaceCloud

I love them I wear everyday to work

Reviewer Terry Beck

I like the shoes they fit comfortable

Reviewer Brittanie shaw

On sale $25.00 one of the better shoes I've purchased on Amazon

Reviewer Jo Ann Diaz

My son age 14, loves these. They fit well, AND YOU CAN PULL THEM ON WITHOUT MESSING WITH THE SHOE LACES. this means you can double tie them, and they do not become undone on you in the middle of the school day.
And they look really nice.

Reviewer Ruth Worley

These are some sick shoes! The quality is superb and they look awesome with jeans and casual wear because of the sneaker style. They are the perfect pair for the high fashion gentleman in your life that also has a bit of edge and he will be sure to receive plenty of compliments.