The original 550 debuted in 1989 and left its mark on basketball courts from coast to coast.. After its initial launch, the 550 was shelved and then reintroduced as a limited edition in late 2020 and returned to the permanent line in 2021 quickly becoming a global fashion favorite. The 550's streamlined, low-top silhouette offers a clean take on the heavy-duty design of the late '80s and the durable synthetic leather upper construction is a classic look for any era.