The New Balance shoe of all time says it all, right? No, not really. The 574 may be our most unlikely icon. The 574 was designed to be a reliable shoe that excels at many different things, rather than as a platform for revolutionary technology or a showcase for premium materials. This understated, unpretentious versatility is exactly what has catapulted the 574 into the ranks of the all-time greats. As a hybrid road/trail design based on a wider last than the narrow racing silhouettes of previous generations, the 574 offered a uniquely versatile blend of new, different, uncomplicated, sturdy, durable, and comfortable elements that have been embraced worldwide as a wardrobe staple. For this reason, the 574 is now synonymous with limitless New Balance style and is worn by everyone.