Length
- True to size.
550
- True to size.
- Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
New Balance 550
New BalanceCourt shape
- Reviews
11 of 16 reviews recommend it.
3 have reservations; 2 do not recommend it.
Will it fit your foot?
- Length: True to size or large
- Width: Narrow, regular and wide: reports differ
- Toes: Roomy, snug and tight: reports differ
- Forefoot: Reported pressure
Where can you wear it?
- All day on your feet
- Feels heavy on foot
- Worn for walking, casual
$110Mid-rangetypical price at online stores$85–$209 across stores
Find on GoogleDo New Balance 550 run big?
Reported sensations
Forefoot
550
- Reported pressure.
Heel
550
- Reported blister.
Width
- Narrow fit.
550
- Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Around the toes
550
- Reported pain.
- Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
Are New Balance 550 comfortable all day?
Through the day
- All dayComfortable.
550
- All dayComfortable.
Weight on foot
550
- Feels heavy.
How do they hold up over time?
What wears or breaks?
1Upper
550
- Creasing.
2Heel
550
- Tearing.
- Worn down.
Will they keep their looks?
550
- Reports differ on how it ages.
How long have people worn them?
550
- Owners describe 1–2 years or under 3 months of wear.
- Some pairs are still in use.
These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.
See them on video
Painful(!) Month Long Wear Test Review on the New Balance 550 Burgundy Cyan, Pro’s and Con’s
NEW BALANCE 550 x AIME LEON DORE ON FOOT Review, Colorway Comparison and Styling Haul
New Balance 550 White Purple Review | Sizing & On Feet
Why New Balance 550’s Are SO Popular.
New Balance 550 “Marblehead” Review & On Feet
New Balance 550 Syracuse On Feet Review
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WEARING THE NEW BALANCE 550 FOR 12 MONTHS! (Pros and Cons)
NEW BALANCE 550 REVIEW & ON FEET + SIZING & RESELL
Worth Buying? New Balance 550 Review + On Feet
BEST WHITE SNEAKER? New Balance 550 White On Feet Review
NEW BALANCE 550 SIZING AND STYLING
Are New Balance 550s Worth Buying in 2025? | New Balance 550 'White Red' Review + On Feet
THE TRUTH ABOUT THE NEW BALANCE 550 #NewBalance #NewBalance550
10 Easy Ways to Wear the New Balance 550 | Outfit ideas
COMPARING NEW BALANCE 550 & NIKE AIR FORCE 1 | WHICH IS BEST? WHICH SHOULD YOU BUY?
BEFORE YOU BUY: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW BALANCE 550! SIZING, STYLING AND MORE
New Balance 550: Watch Before You Buy!
How Does The New Balance 550 Fit? | [Easy Sizing Tips]
HOW TO STYLE NEW BALANCE 550 ( ON FOOT REVIEW)
Why I Love New Balance 550s
New Balance 550 in 2026: Still Worth the Hype? (Review & On-Feet)
New Balance 550 Review
New Balance 550 “Varsity Gold” Review & On Feet
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE NEW BALANCE 550 - SIZING, COMFORT - BEST EVERYDAY SHOE?
BEFORE YOU BUY! THE DEFINITIVE NEW BALANCE 550 SIZING GUIDE and ON FOOT STYLING
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About our research
Based on 23 reviews and other sources.
We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.
How we put the guide together →Compare with similar pairs
Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.
New Balance 550 vs adidas Superstar
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 550 | adidas Superstar |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
550
|
Superstar II
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| Width |
550
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
550
|
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Maker price | $84.68–$209 (typical price at online stores) | $61.99–$170 (typical price at online stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.
New Balance 550 vs Converse Weapon
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 550 | Converse Weapon |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
550
|
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| Width |
550
|
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| Toe box |
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| All day on your feet |
550
|
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Maker price | $84.68–$209 (typical price at online stores) | $66–$161 (typical price at online stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
New Balance 550 vs New Balance 237
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 550 | New Balance 237 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
550
|
|
| Width |
550
|
|
| Toe box |
|
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| All day on your feet |
550
|
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| Weight on the foot |
|
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| Maker price | $84.68–$209 (typical price at online stores) | $71–$90.12 (typical price at online stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
New Balance 550 vs New Balance 990
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 550 | New Balance 990 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
550
|
990v6
Made in USA 990v6
|
| Width |
550
| 990v6
Made in USA 990v6
|
| Toe box |
| 990v6
Made in USA 990v6
|
| All day on your feet |
550
|
990v6
Made in USA 990v6
|
| Weight on the foot |
| 990v6
Made in USA 990v6
|
| Maker price | $84.68–$209 (typical price at online stores) | $135.95–$216 (typical price at online stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.
New Balance 550 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 550 | New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
550
|
Fresh Foam X 1080v14
Fresh Foam X 1080
|
| Width |
550
|
Fresh Foam X 1080v14
|
| Toe box |
| Fresh Foam X 1080v14
|
| All day on your feet |
550
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
|
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| Maker price | $84.68–$209 (typical price at online stores) | $180 (typical price at online stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.
New Balance 550 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 860
Also used for walking. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 550 | New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
550
|
Fresh Foam X 860
|
| Width |
550
|
Fresh Foam X 860v15
Fresh Foam X 860
|
| Toe box |
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Fresh Foam X 860v15
|
| All day on your feet |
550
|
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| Weight on the foot |
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Fresh Foam X 860v15
|
| Maker price | $84.68–$209 (typical price at online stores) | $140–$177.50 (typical price at online stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research