The 574 is iconic for a reason. The support of the heel system is phenomenal. The wider toe box combined with mesh upper makes for great comfort and breath-ability. The look is classic, but it is a classic because of the extreme comfort. I recently purchased a nice pair of MiUK 576's, which is essentially the same design with an even better stability and build, but the 576's didn't breath at all and were very hot and sweaty to wear. 574 sizing is consistent with my normal sneaker size. My only comment is the insole which was very poor -- simply a flat piece of foam. I purchased a pair of decent Superfeet insoles, which give this shoe an impressive fit and comfort. However, the price of having to buy insoles bumps the price up on these a good deal ($89 for shoe + $39 for insoles). I would prefer paying more for this shoe and have it come with a decent insole.

I love this shoe and it’s probably my 6th pair or 574s. I love the cushion and comfort. I love the classic look. If you have a slightly wider foot, this shoe does have a wider toe box that the unisex (gender inclusive as they call it now to appease a certain crowd) shoe does not have. That model is more narrow and not a good fit for most men. I have an average width foot but I enjoy the wiggle room. The color gray is spectacular and matches just about any outfit. The only improvement they could make on this model is a little more arch support. I find this shoe has adequate support but would like just a little more arch support and a little more heel cushion. These do have a removable insole, so adding your own for more cushion and arch support is an option. Love em!

The toe box isn’t wide enough to support healthy foot pronation. The shoe itself is wide, but the toe box meets at a point in the middle and isn’t wide enough for a standard human foot/toes.This is the case with all New Balances. We don’t want a symmetrical toe box, we want a foot shaped toe box with metatarsal support. You’re supposedly a world class shoe distributor and you’re missing out on the future of footware. You could be the first major company that produces wide toe box shoes with built-in metatarsal support which assists in the prevention of modern foot problems. As an ex patient aid, I can tell you 99% of old people have bunions and plantar fasciitis pain limiting their mobility. A systemic change in the industry could help us all.

I love these 574’s. I’ve been wearing them for decades. I remember every spring shoe stores did 2 pairs for $100 bucks. I wear a wide shoe so 574’s are it. However I have like 4 pairs right now and each and every one is either slightly tight or slightly lose even though they are the same size. I bought this same pair of shoes in the spring and they are smaller than the same pair I just bought. I don’t know that they still make these shoes in Fall River Massachusetts anymore but as good as the shoes are they have to find a way to standardize them. Also lighter colors seem to keep their color better over time than the darker colors like black.