New Balance's most iconic shoe. That says it all, right? Well, not really. Who knows? The 574 may be our most unexpected icon. The 574 was designed to be a reliable shoe for a multitude of different uses. It wasn't designed to be a benchmark for revolutionary technology or a prototype for premium materials. It's precisely this simple, unpretentious versatility that catapulted the 574 into the ranks of the best sneakers of all time. With a hybrid design for road and trail, and a wider last than the narrow running silhouettes of previous generations, the 574 offered a unique combination of versatility, novelty, simplicity, strength, durability and comfort that was adopted as a must-have worldwide. That's why today, the New Balance 574 is synonymous with pushing the boundaries and is a style that anyone can wear.