The most New Balance shoe ever’ says it all, right? No, actually. The 574 might be our unlikeliest icon. The 574 was built to be a reliable shoe that could do a lot of different things well rather than as a platform for revolutionary technology, or as a premium materials showcase. This unassuming, unpretentious versatility is exactly what launched the 574 into the ranks of all-time greats.

As a hybrid road/trail design built on a wider last than the previous generation’s narrow racing silhouettes, the 574 offered a uniquely versatile mix of new, different, uncomplicated, rugged, durable, and comfortable that was adopted as a closet staple across the globe. That’s why today, the 574 is synonymous with the boundary defying New Balance style, and worn by anyone.

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• Hybrid road/trail design
• Built on a wider last
• Rugged, durable, and comfortable
• ENCAP midsole cushioning combines soft foam

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• Mesh/suede upper
• Lightweight EVA foam cushioning in the midsole and heel
• Durable polyurethane rim
• 282.5 grams (10 oz)