Length
- Reports differ: small or true to size.
574
- Reports differ: small or true to size.
New Balance 574
New BalanceRunner shape
- Reviews
17 of 21 reviews recommend it.
1 has reservations; 3 do not recommend it.
Will it fit your foot?
- Length: True to size or small
- Width: Narrow, regular and wide: reports differ
- Toes: Roomy, snug and tight: reports differ
Where can you wear it?
- All day on your feet
- Rain: water gets in
- Feels light on foot
- Worn for casual, walking
$100Budgetprice at the maker's store
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Reported sensations
Width
574
- Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Around the toes
574
- Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
Are New Balance 574 comfortable all day?
Through the day
574
- All dayComfortable.
Weight on foot
- Feels light.
574
- Feels light.
Do feet stay dry in the rain?
Does rain get in?
574
- Water got into the shoes.
How do they hold up over time?
What wears or breaks?
1Outsole
574
- Coming apart.
2Upper
574
- Coming apart, tearing.
Will they keep their looks?
- Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.
574
- Holds up with wear.
How long have people worn them?
574
- Owners describe under 3 months of wear.
- Owners describe 3–12 months or over 4 years of wear.
- Some pairs are still in use.
These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.
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About our research
Based on 33 reviews and other sources.
We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.
How we put the guide together →Compare with similar pairs
Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.
New Balance 574 vs New Balance 991
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 574 | New Balance 991 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
574
|
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
| Width |
|
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
| Toe box |
|
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
991v2
|
| All day on your feet |
|
991v2
|
| Weight on the foot |
574
|
991 Made in UK
Made in UK
|
| Maker price | $99.99 (price at the maker's store) | $269.99 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-25.
New Balance 574 vs New Balance 992
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 574 | New Balance 992 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
574
|
992
Made in USA 992
|
| Width |
| 992
Made in USA 992
|
| Toe box |
| 992
Made in USA 992
|
| All day on your feet |
|
Made in USA 992
|
| Weight on the foot |
574
|
|
| Maker price | $99.99 (price at the maker's store) | $199.99 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.
New Balance 574 vs Nike Air Max 90
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 574 | Nike Air Max 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
574
|
Premium
Air Max 90
|
| Width |
|
Air Max 90
|
| Toe box |
|
Air Max 90
|
| All day on your feet |
|
Air Max 90
|
| Weight on the foot |
574
|
Premium
Air Max 90
|
| Maker price | $99.99 (price at the maker's store) | $135–$145 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28.
New Balance 574 vs Nike LD-1000
Also used for casual. Compare width.
| What matters | New Balance 574 | Nike LD-1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
574
|
|
| Width |
|
|
| Toe box |
|
|
| All day on your feet |
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
574
|
|
| Maker price | $99.99 (price at the maker's store) | $105 (regular price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-25.
New Balance 574 vs Saucony ProGrid Triumph 4
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 574 | Saucony ProGrid Triumph 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
574
|
|
| Width |
|
|
| Toe box |
|
|
| All day on your feet |
|
|
| Weight on the foot |
574
|
|
| Maker price | $99.99 (price at the maker's store) | $165 (price at the maker's store) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-25.
New Balance 574 vs Asics Gel-Lyte III
Also used for casual. Compare length.
| What matters | New Balance 574 | Asics Gel-Lyte III |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
574
|
OG
|
| Width |
|
OG
|
| Toe box |
|
OG
|
| All day on your feet |
| OG
|
| Weight on the foot |
574
|
OG
|
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-28 / 2026-09-26.
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