New Balance 550 'Black Gum' - Size 40 (ARCHIVE)
| US-Men | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| US-Women | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 14.5 | 15 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 17.5 | 18.5 | 19.5 |
| UK | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14.5 | 15.5 | 16.5 | 17.5 |
| EU | 35.5 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46.5 | 47 | 47.5 | 48.5 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 |
| Foot length (cm) | 21.5 | 22 | 22.5 | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.5 | 31 | 31.5 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 |
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Description
New Balance 550 ‘Black Gum’ (ARCHIVE) is a modern revival of the classic New Balance 550, originally introduced as a performance basketball sneaker in the late 1980s. The design combines a clean black leather upper with a contrasting gum outsole, emphasising the model’s vintage sportswear roots. With its low-cut structure, perforated panels and retro basketball proportions, the silhouette reflects the design language of classic court footwear while remaining relevant in contemporary sneaker culture. The Black Gum colourway highlights the understated versatility that has helped the New Balance 550 become a staple in modern streetwear.
Backstory
Originally released in 1989, the New Balance 550 was designed as a straightforward, performance-oriented basketball sneaker. Decades later, the model experienced a major revival through collaborations and renewed interest in archival silhouettes. Its simple panel construction and classic proportions resonated with a new generation of sneaker enthusiasts looking for understated heritage design. The New Balance 550 ‘Black Gum’ reflects this revival, presenting the historic basketball silhouette through a timeless and versatile colour combination.
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Remark: Box Damage & Stain Scruff Scratch
Style: BB550BGU.
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