New Balance 550 'Team Carolina Blue' Cloudboom Echo 3 while a yellow question mark

while a yellow question mark adorns the red suede heel tab

padded mesh collar and nylon tongue

Nike branding graces the woven tongue tag and leather back tab

A foam midsole packs top-loaded Zoom Air cushioning in the heel

this AF1 release makes the brand partnership official

New Balance 550 'Team Carolina Blue' Cloudboom Echo 3 while a yellow question markThe New Balance 550 Team Carolina Blue showcases a simplistic color scheme that stays true to the shoes late 80s roots. The low top features a white leather upper with contrasting hits of powder blue throughout. They include the sneakers various branding elements, highlighted by a raised N on the quarter panel and a flying NB logo on the back heel. The sneakers throwback tooling takes the form of a durable rubber cupsole, complete with an exposed EVA