The most New Balance shoe ever’ says it all right? No actually. The 574 might be our unlikeliest icon. The 574 was built to be a reliable shoe that could do a lot of different things well rather than as a platform for revolutionary technology or as a premium materials showcase. This unassuming unpretentious versatility is exactly what launched the 574 into the ranks of all-time greats. As hybrid road/trail design built on a wider last than the previous generation’s narrow racing silhouettes the 574 offered a uniquely versatile mix of new different uncomplicated rugged durable and comfortable that was adopted as a closet staple across the globe. That’s why today the 574 is synonymous with the boundary defying New Balance style and worn by anyone.