The New Balance shoe of all time says it all, right? No, actually not. The 574 might be our most unlikely icon. The 574 was designed to be a reliable shoe that performs well in many different situations, 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 greatest of all time. As a hybrid street/trail design based on a wider last than the narrow racing silhouettes of previous generations, the 574 offered a uniquely versatile mix of new, different, uncomplicated, rugged, durable, and comfortable models 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.