Aaron Hope 
New Balance released a new 574 right around the turn of the year whose navy, gold and gum colorway coupled with corded laces offered clear visual evidence of their trail boot inspiration. There’s another navy blue suede New Balance 574 coming up for spring that also uses a rugged boot for its muse, but the effect is entirely different thanks to a couple of key details. These new NB574s lack the gridding that’s synonymous with hiking gear, and their traditional flat laces have these looking more like a nondescript premium take on this classic runner than any overt boot sendup. But each pair offers its own take on a rich build you can count on everyday just like a good pair of steel toes, and you can see more of the navy pair in addition to brown, black and grey joints after the jump. Let us know which pair comes off best and stick with Sneaker News for the US release date. via FNG
