The  quickly become a go-to sneaker for some of the trendiest public figures across social media thanks in part to its association with . And while the silhouette’s latest ensemble is free of any ALD-branding, it shares Teddy Santis’ affinity for cream-colored midsoles.

Akin to the four styles with which Santis helped reintroduce the once-forgotten  design, the upcoming sneakers indulge in a high quality perforated leather and mesh build across the upper. “550” and “N” branding at the lateral profile forgo a solid “Black” finish, opting instead to don the contrasting tone as a border. Part of the stability clip around the heel, “NB” logos at the spine and smooth leather overlays hugging the collar, however, resemble Aimé Leon Dore’s “White/Black” 550. Shades of off-white cover most of the remaining components on the shoe, leaving their mark most prominently on the midsole. The design choice helps inject a vintage aesthetic to the pair, while helping accentuate the greyscale arrangement that takes over the made-for-basketball tread underfoot.