New Balance 550 Castlerock BBW550RE

Look no further than New Balance’s “Made In USA” line; grey suede is the Boston brand’s favorite fabric. While other New Balance shoes can’t possibly rival the material quality of the brand’s USA and UK output, they can at least aim to deliver a likeminded, contemporary aesthetic. Exhibit A; this fresh New Balance 550 for women.

Shown here via official images, the basketball-turned-lifestyle shoe comes crafted with an all-suede upper. Two different shades of grey appear, with “Slate Grey” accounting for most of the paneling. The toe box and collar are a touch darker in “Castlerock,” matching the tongue, New Balance quarter logos, and TPU heel counter. Moving further underfoot, a “Sea Salt” midsole and “Slate Grey” outsole polish off the delivery.

If you’re a fan, look for the women’s New Balance 550 “Castlerock/Slate Grey/Sea Salt” to release via NB and retailers during the Holiday 2024 shopping season. If you’re hunting for a grey New Balance shoe of different variety, check out the New Balance 9060 Shadow Grey.

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.