This one goes out to all the polo heads, and not of the horse variety either, we’re talking all the cool-cats out their still popping the top on their favourite collared shirts. Inspired by the classic look of polo shirts, the Pique Polo 574 packs from New Balance consists of three colour-ups stitched up in a textural textile upper. We’ve previewed the 997 and 998 in New Balance’s ‘Author’s Pack’ already, but we’ve just spotted photos of the 574 in the series and they’re too good to keep to ourselves. Made in the USA, the apple red suede pairs together with navy accents that already look great during the day. But once the sun sets, the glow-in-the-dark logo and sole take these 574s to a whole other level! I’m stumped to what author the shoes are referencing though, I’ll have to wait for more clues from NB before I start embarrassing myself with guesses.
With the amount of 574 offerings we’ve seen from across all these years, it really does take a something truly special to make us sit up and take notice. New Balance is one of the brands have perfected premium versions of their classic silhouettes with the Made in US and Made in UK lines, and they have channeled that experience to create a pair of premium 574s for the ladies (sorry guys!) that sit a cut about the normal GR releases. Constructed with a fine nubuck upper sporting gold leather accents, the comfortable satin lining inside makes this shoe truly luxurious to walk around in. Very fancy indeed!
This could quite possibly be the most practical colourway we have ever seen on New Balance’s most street-functional sneak. Part of the ‘Stealth’ pack, the humble 574 here is rolled out in a heavy material offering, consisting of black honeycomb-synthetic leather, black microfiber and even black kevlar running the length of the tongue. Tough! Custom-printed insoles and a white midsole is the only contrast you will get from the steezy street-stompers. Unfortunately these came and went quicker then we could lay our eyes on them, but keep your ears to the walls, the minute they pop up again you will hear about here.
Need to get out of town for a bit? Sitting at your desk and feeling the call of the great outdoors? Heck, you could pack the car, drive for hours on windy back country roads, set up camp, build a fire, rough it– or you could just cop the New Balance 574 ‘Camping Pack’. You know the deal with New Balance 574s by now, it’s a legendary silhouette you can stick just about any colour combo on and it will still somehow look respectable. This is far from the zaniest attempt from brand NB but it’s bright and full of life nonetheless – the upper is comprised mainly of turquoise suede and mesh, with silver 3M big N branding and grey ENCAP heel support.
The New Balance 574 returns to heat up your wardrobe in the midst of winter. Inspired by botanical gardens, the legendary retro running silhouette from NB displays a tan canvas paired with teal and red suede, as the heel panel adds a premium finish in woodgrain. The botanical inspiration arrives in the form of a green fauna inspired green lining and tongue.
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