The best New Balance shoe ever Modest, understated versatility is exactly what catapulted the 574 sneakers into the ranks of the best. Conceived as a hybrid design for on- and off-road, built on a wider last than the narrow running silhouettes of the previous generation, the 574 offered a uniquely versatile blend of the new, the different, the uncomplicated, the rugged, the durable and the comfortable that went global. That's why the 574 is now synonymous with New Balance's exceptional style and is worn by everyone.