"The 'best New Balance shoe of all time' – that says it all, right? No, not really. The 574 may be our most unconventional icon. The 574 was designed as a reliable shoe that excels in many different areas, not as a platform for revolutionary technologies or as a showcase model for high-quality materials. It is precisely this humble, unpretentious versatility that has catapulted the 574 into the ranks of the greats. As a hybrid road-trail construction built on a wider last than the narrow racing silhouettes of previous generations, the 574 is a uniquely versatile mix of new, different, uncomplicated, robust, durable, and comfortable that has found its way into shoe cabinets worldwide. Today, the 574 is synonymous with the revolutionary style of New Balance, which is wearable by everyone.".