New Balance 574

The New Balance 574 is one of the Boston-based footwear brand’s oldest and most beloved icons. Originally released in 1988, the silhouette combined the best parts of two different shoes and was designated as a technical runner. Thanks in part to both its style as well as its comfort, the pair quickly outgrew its origins and became much more popular off the track.

Over the years, the 574 remained a price-accessible flagship, with many versatile colorways available year-round. And, though it produced backpack-inspired standouts and even some Made in the USA editions, the silhouette only began to pick up steam much later. In 2017 — which was around the time the brand itself started to become more popular — the model was given a sizable makeover, the new 574S namesake signaling a change in tooling, construction, and general aesthetic. More recently, New Balance has since evolved this technical, utility-influenced design language with the 57/40, an upgrade that effectively brings the classic into the new decade. With its trail-ready sole and intricately layered design, the new silhouette has garnered anticipation for its upcoming colorways.

Alongside, the original 574 has also received a fair bit of love in recent months. Stray Rats opened up the new year with their vibrant color signatures and even size? has debuted their own hairy suede take. It’s likely we’ll be seeing much more in the near future, ranging from collaborations to more considered GRs.

The New Balance 574 typically retails for $80 USD. Limited editions, however, can cost as much as $100 USD.

New Balance 574

New Balance Prepares For “Grey Day” Celebration With The 574 And 57/40

From Steve Jobs to supermodels on their days off from the runway, countless individuals have worn a grey New Balance pair. Naturally, then, the Boston-based...

By Jovani Hernandez May 3, 2021
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The New Balance Tokyo Design Studio Reinvents The 574 With Ripple Soles

Quite a bit of New Balance’s more interesting releases have come out the doors of their Tokyo Design Studio. And while the 57/40 may parade...

By Michael Le April 28, 2021
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Junya Watanabe Adds A Casual Sensibility To The New Balance AM574

Often the most grounded of the CdG umbrella labels, Junya Watanabe is continuing to bring a simplistic, contemporary sense to New Balance’s many lifestyle classics....

By Michael Le March 29, 2021
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COMME des GARÇONS HOMME’s New Balance MI574 Replaces The Classic N With A Transparent Synthetic Window

Typically, Rei Kawakubo’s triple black collaborations are left to CdG BLACK. But this season, it seems yet another diffusion, COMME des GARÇONS HOMME, is joining...

By Michael Le March 29, 2021
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DAHOOD HUB In Hong Kong To Unleash The New Balance 57/40 With Vintage Toy-Style Packaging

The New Balance 57/40 hasn’t been on the market for long, but it’s quickly building an impressive roster of collaborators. Hong Kong’s DAHOOD HUB has...

By Jovani Hernandez March 19, 2021
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atmos Adds Colorful Dyed Panels To Their New Balance 57/40 Collaboration

The New Balance 57/40 hasn’t been on the market for long, but it already boasts a collaboration with atmos, the Japanese institution that’s helped create...

By Jovani Hernandez March 15, 2021
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New Balance’s “My Story Matters” Capsule For Black History Month Includes The 990v5 And 574

New Balance has recently unveiled its plans for Black History Month 2021. In addition to funding 15 scholarships for and joining the Black Talent in...

By Jovani Hernandez February 1, 2021
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Junya Watanabe Rejoins New Balance For Three Understated 574 V1 Hikers

Every season, Junya Watanabe proves his undying loyalty to New Balance, offering up a number of collaborative releases every Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter collection. For the...

By Michael Le January 28, 2021
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size? Reveals A New Balance 574 Collaboration

Europe’s size? isn’t a stranger to New Balance, but the retailer seems to have developed a closer relationship to the Boston-based brand over the last...

By Sneaker News January 18, 2021
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