The 574 Core’s design is impressively dynamic and versatile. It’s sensational for everything from sprinting on pavement, jogging through the woods, running errands, or walking through the park.
The New Balance 574 Core isn’t pretentious or flashy. It’s a sensible and stylish shoe anyone can wear. NB loaded the unassuming silhouette with thoughtful and reliable features that help you go the extra mile.
A Versatile Classic
While many companies focused on midsole and outsole innovations, New Balance saw a chance to redesign the uppers. The New Balance 574 Core, released in 1988, offered a revolutionary upper.
The NB 574 Core uses an inventive blend of suede and mesh to create an upper just as durable as it is breathable. This design sought to eliminate that unpleasant foot-suffocating feeling during hot, intense activities.
Rather than pack the footwear with high-end tech and expensive materials, NB took a more straightforward approach. They created a reliable and well-built shoe that can do it all, from sports activities to casual days.
Supportive and Sustainable
One of our favorite reasons to fall in love with the 574 Core is the sustainable construction. These kicks meet New Balance’s Green Leaf Standard. This means at least half of the materials used to create the shoe are from a sustainable source.
The uppers use 50% recycled suede and mesh materials, as well as responsibly manufactured leather. And the rubber outsole uses 5% recycled materials. If you want a shoe that is kind to the planet and to your feet, the 574 Core is it.
Beyond its sustainability, the sneaker is also supportive and comfortable. It uses an EVA foam midsole that absorbs the shock impact of each step. This creates a smooth and effortless ride that keeps your feet energized all day long. This responsive design moves with your foot while relieving pressure points.
The ENCAP midsole technology surrounds the soft EVA foam with a polyurethane rim. This rim ensures a stable and structured feel, while the cushy foam offers supreme comfort and support.
A durable rubber outsole keeps you grounded — these sneakers have an impeccable grip on all surfaces. A slightly wrapped outsole design and intricate tread pattern add to the steadiness of the shoe.
Chic Colorways That Are Always in Style
The New Balance 574 Core takes a more elegant and refined approach to colorways.
You’ll find the 574 Core comes in understated hues, like cool grey, ink black, smoke grey, steel silver, navy blue, and deep maroon.
Or opt for models with lighter accents in colors like baby pink and dusty blue.
