Since its debut in 1982, the New Balance 550 continues to record high sales within the New Balance catalog. The New Balance 550 Sea Salt Yellow features an upper made of animal-free leather and a rubber sole, dressed in a sea-salty yellow, cream, white, and surf colorway under the BB550SSC style code. It showcases "N" branding at the quarter panels, a New Balance logo at the tongue, and 550 figures resting at the eyestay. The retail price was $120 upon its release on July 24, 2022.