The "ultimate" New Balance shoe – does that say it all? Actually, no. The 574 might be our most unlikely icon. The 574 was made to be a reliable shoe that could do many different things well, rather than a platform for cutting-edge technology or a showcase for premium materials. It's this unpretentious, all-purpose versatility that launched the 574 into the all-time greats hall of fame. With a hybrid road/trail construction built on a wider last than the narrow racing silhouettes of the previous generation, the 574 provides a unique new blend of versatility, differentiation, toughness, durability and comfort that have been adopted as a wardrobe staple, all over the world. That's why the 574 is now synonymous with the boundary-pushing style of New Balance, and it's worn by everyone.