The original 550 debuted in 1989 and left its mark on basketball courts from coast to coast. After its initial production, the 550 took a break for a while to be reintroduced in limited editions in late 2020, and came back to stay in 2021, quickly becoming a global fashion favorite. The 550's sleek, low-top silhouette offers a clean take on the rugged designs of the late '80s, while the dependable synthetic leather upper construction is a classic look in any era.