The best New Balance shoe ever" says it all, doesn't it, actually. 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 technologies 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 previous generation's narrow racing silhouettes, the 574 offered a uniquely versatile blend of new, different, uncomplicated, rugged, durable and comfortable that became a staple in shoe closets around the world. That's why the 574 is now synonymous with New Balance's limitless style and is worn by everyone.