The best New Balance shoe ever" says it all, doesn't it? No, actually it doesn't. The 574 is perhaps our most unlikely icon. The 574 was built to be a reliable shoe that does many different things well, not a platform for revolutionary technology or a showcase for premium materials. This humble, unpretentious versatility is exactly what catapulted the 574 into the ranks of the greats. A hybrid road/trail design built on a wider last than the narrow racing silhouettes of the previous generation, the 574 offered a uniquely versatile blend of new, different, uncomplicated, rugged, durable and comfortable that was adopted into wardrobes worldwide. That's why the 574 is now synonymous with New Balance's boundless style and can be worn by everyone. With the 574 for kids, the same style inspiration is scaled down for growing feet.