Sneak peeks of new New Balance product and samples | Our verdict

A symbol of ingenuity, we found that the Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil has undergone countless spin-offs that can make a sneaker collection on their own. The shoe provided us with excellent support and comfort for day-long use. Not to mention its adaptable style that can go with almost any of our outfits. We are convinced, NB 574 is another street-savvy NB kick that will remain classic and in style for years to come.

Sneak peeks of new New Balance product and samples Pros

  • New Balance 57 40 Steel Blue 27.5cm
  • Budget-friendly
  • New Balance 2002R Dark Green Side
  • Real suede
  • Highly durable
  • Hombres New Balance Numeric NM379 Grey Pink
  • New Balance United Arrows x 990v5
  • Easy to style
  • Tecnologias New balance 442 1.0 Team FG Football Boots

Sneak peeks of new New Balance product and samples Cons

  • Lacks breathability
  • new balance Scarpa da corsa 'Fresh Foam Hierro v6' giallo verde
  • Tongue shifts a little

Audience verdict

90
Good!
  • Top 6% most popular trainers

Who should buy

In our opinion, it's hard to go wrong with the Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil if you are after the following:

  • Det er ingen hemmelighet at New Balance 550 har fått mye kjærlighet i det siste
  • Con velcro New Balance
  • a highly versatile kick that's available in numerous colour combinations

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil review

Who should NOT buy

The NB 574 comes with a thick wedge EVA midsole that feels rigid and inflexible. Thus, this kick might feel unforgiving for those who prefer soft and flexible trainers. As an alternative, you may want to consider the 997H zapatillas de running New Balance voladoras maratón talla 40.5 2002R.

The 574 may also be a disappointment if you are looking for a summer kick. We recommend going for a more breathable option like the PUMA RS-X.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

Aside from platform trainers, the Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil makes for one of the tallest stacks in our catalogue.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Heel stack

Using a calliper, we measured the shoe's heel height at an impressive 38.2 mm. This is taller than other popular kicks like the Reebok Classic Leather (35.7 mm) or the Adidas Superstar (26.8 mm).

Test results
574 38.2 mm
Average 30.2 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
16.9 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

Sneak peeks of new New Balance product and samples | Forefoot stack

In the forefoot, the 574 also proved to be taller than average. We measured the stack height here at 25.2 mm.

The funny thing is that this NB shoe is thicker in the forefoot than some trainers are in the heel (like the Adidas Samba Жіночі кросівки ⚜new balance 574 turquoise blue).

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Forefoot stack
Test results
574 25.2 mm
Average 19.2 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
9.7 mm
Forefoot stack
29.5 mm

Drop

Given the stack difference, we get a 13.0 mm drop in the 574. That's neither good nor bad as it is totally up to the wearer's preference. Some people like to feel their heels elevated while others prefer a more grounded, parallel-to-the-ground experience.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Drop
Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil

The NB 574 is going to feel slightly elevated in the heel but pretty balanced for most people.

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Adidas Samba
Test results
574 13.0 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
3.5 mm
Drop
17.2 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's Black.

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We've got bad news for the fans of plush trainers - this New Balance offering feels quite Black underfoot.

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Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Midsole softness

This is among the Blackest we've seen in our lab so far. For comparison, the PUMA RS-X recent drops from New Balance!

Test results
574 44.0 HA
Average 29.1 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 76 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
15.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to Black)
46.4 HA

New Balance CTAlley White met Red

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's Black.

You probably noticed that the midsole of the 574 consists of two M1500CV6 of foam. Thus, we also measured the softness of the top layer (the one closer to the foot).

This foam turned out to be slightly softer than the lower layer. At 29.5 HA, it is actually 49% softer! Although still Black, this top foam at least helps to make landings more pleasurable.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil New Balance CTAlley White met Red
Test results
574 29.5 HA
Average 34.2 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.

Insole thickness

Completing the shoe's cushioning ensemble is a fairly padded insole. Being 4.7 mm thick, it is within the normal range for trainers.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Insole thickness
Test results
574 4.7 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
11.5 mm

Size and fit

Size

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil is true to size (262 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 110 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

New Balance 237 Nb Blue Beige Multi Women Casual Lifestyle

A classic NB sneaker with a classic NB fit, the 574 offers a super comfortabe and accommodating experience as well as alternative widths to treat all foot shapes.

Having made a replica of the shoe's interiors, we were able to measure its dimensions precisely and compare them to other lifestyle trainers.

In the widest part, between the big toe and the pinkie, our calliper returned a standard reading of 90.9 mm. And while that's just an average width, the difference lies in the tip of the shoe's toebox.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil New Balance 237 Nb Blue Beige Multi Women Casual Lifestyle
Test results
574 90.9 mm
Average 92.3 mm
Compared to 75 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
85.4 mm
New Balance 237 Nb Blue Beige Multi Women Casual Lifestyle
96.8 mm

New Balance ML2002 RA RB Black Grey

The 574 offers plenty of wiggle room with its rounded (almost square) toebox shape. At 74.1 mm near the big toe, it is so wide that it exceed the average by more than 5 mm!

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil New Balance ML2002 RA RB Black Grey
Test results
574 74.1 mm
Average 68.8 mm
Compared to 75 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
63.9 mm
New Balance ML2002 RA RB Black Grey
74.1 mm

Toebox height

On the downside, some people may find the shoe's vertical space restricting. That's because its toebox height is only 25.4 mm.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Toebox height
Test results
574 25.4 mm
Average 27.8 mm
Compared to 75 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
20.7 mm
Toebox height
35.0 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

New Balance was founded by an arch support specialist for a good reason. Stability or support is never an issue in trainers from this brand.

As you can see in the video, our heel remains Blackly planted on the ground as we attempt to shift the foot side-to-side. Let's have a look at the factors contributing to this in the sections below.

Torsional rigidity

First and foremost, there is a lot of stiffness in the shoe's platform. Twisting it sideways in our manual test, we could feel a great deal of resistance from the Black sole.

This led us to give this NB shoe a solid 4 out of 5 for torsional rigidity.

Stiffer shoes like this have a much smaller chance of letting your ankle roll over to the side. An extreme opposite case would be the New Balance Valmentajat 327 GS.

Test results
574 4
Average 3.6
Compared to 93 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

The NB 574 takes really good care of your ankles. With double overlays and a plastic ENCAP at the bottom of the heel, we felt very securely held at the rearfoot.

Between 1 and 5, we rated the 574's heel counter stiffness as 3. It is not the stiffest but structured enough for sure.

Test results
574 3
Average 3.2
Compared to 93 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width - forefoot

A stable platform wouldn't be complete without a nice and wide base. And the 574 scores high here too!

At the widest part of the forefoot, our calliper measured 114.3 mm, which is a whole centimetre wider than other classic trainers like the Reebok Classic Leather (103.3 mm).

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
574 114.3 mm
Average 108.5 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
95.1 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
121.0 mm

New Balance 860v2 OG White Silver ML860XB

This NB shoe also proves to be fairly wide in the heel. We got 80.2 mm in the widest part of the sole, which is also on the wide side of the sneaker spectrum.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Midsole width in the heel
Test results
574 80.2 mm
Average 83.6 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
67.7 mm
New Balance 860v2 OG White Silver ML860XB
103.1 mm

New Balance Men's URC30RD Sneakers in Nb Burgundy

The Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil is not the kind of sneaker that bends to your will so easily. The shoe feels notably stiffer than minimalist trainers like the Adidas Gazelle.

To figure out exactly how much stiffer the 574 is, we used a shoe flexing tester to measure the amount of force it takes to bend the shoe by 30 degrees. With an above-average reading of 15.6N, this NB turned out to be a bit more rigid than a typical casual sneaker, but not by much. It still offered a fairly comfortable ride for longer walks.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil New Balance Men's URC30RD Sneakers in Nb Burgundy
Test results
574 15.6N
Average 13.8N
Compared to 34 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
4.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
27.6N

Weight

From the look of it, it is only reasonable to think that the Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil is a chunky boy. And yet, and yet...

The sneaker surprises us once again, this time on a scale. We measured the shoe in a men's US size 9 and found that it weighs 13.9 oz (393g) which is within the average of low-top trainers.

It exudes a bulky vibe on foot but never drags it down.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Weight
Test results
574 13.86 oz (393g)
Average 13.76 oz (390g)
Compared to 94 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
20.49 oz (581g)

Breathability

Donning the Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil on a hot summer day is a bad-bad idea.

Trying out the 574 in warm temperatures, we couldn't wait to get it off, to be honest. Back in the lab, our experience was confirmed in a breathability test where we pumped smoke through the shoe's upper to see how much of it passed through.

As you can see from the video, ZERO smoke is passing through the shoe's seemingly mesh toebox. Only a little is able to escape through the gaps between the tongue and the shoe quarters.

For that reason, we ended up giving the 574 a lower breathability score of 3 out of 5.

Oh, and never mind the "mesh" panels. These boys are so densely woven that they don't even let the light shine through!

Lookig at the toebox through our microscope...

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil microscope

... New Balance Camiseta Manga Corta Junior Athletic Club Bilbao 22 23 Segunda Equipación.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil microscope mesh

Test results
574 3
Average 3
Compared to 93 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Leather/Suede quality

When we take a closer look at the quality of materials on the NB 574, it actually becomes easier to forgive the lack of breathability. For a £90 shoe, we were impressed!

Equipped with a butane torch and a leather scratch awl, we tested the genuineness of materials in various parts of the upper. Our main point of interest was of course the suede. And it turned out to be real! Unlike the synthetic heel panel and the "N" logo, the suede didn't catch fire and stood up to the awl too.

Test results
574 Real suede

Toebox durability

The 574 did its wearers a huge favour by adding a very wide suede overlay on the toebox. It does a fantastic job of protecting the mesh layer underneath.

We can easily prove it in our durability test that involves a Dremel. Holding the tool against the suede at a consistent speed (10K RPM) and force (3.2N), we only got a small dimple!

Such amazing wear resistance earned the 574 a high score for toebox durability. On a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the most durable, we gave it a 4.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Toebox durability result

Test results
574 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 93 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

Inside, the 574 is lined with a plush and comfy fabric lining. That one should be easy to tear, right? Right?

Well, apparently, our Dremel struggled with that! After 4 seconds of drilling the fabric, the damage was really minor compared to what we usually see in trainers.

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Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Heel padding durability test

Great news for those of us who often develop holes in this part of a shoe!

Test results
574 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 93 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

A rugged, massive outsole is 574's signature. But is it just as sturdy as it looks? Hell, yeah!

To begin with, we measured the hardness of that rubber at 83.1 HC. This is not much harder than the average of trainers but it's a good start.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Outsole hardness
Test results
574 83.1 HC
Average 85.7 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 93 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
76.1 HC
Outsole hardness
94.0 HC

Outsole durability

The shoe's outsole revealed its true nature in our demanding Dremel test. And it's a BEAST!

Drilling through the rubber for a good 22 seconds at a high speed of 10K RPM, it just couldn't be bothered!

According to our tread gauge, the depth of the dent is a mere 0.5 mm! For reference, most trainers end up with 1 to 1.5 mm of damage (like the Adidas Gazelle below).

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Outsole durability test
Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil
Adidas Gazelle Outsole durability
Adidas Gazelle
Test results
574 0.5 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

But New Balance didn't stop there. The brand decided that a few millimetres of rubber was not convincing enough and packed as much as 8.2 mm into the 574!

This is one of the thickest rubber outsoles we've ever seen on a sneaker! It is also pretty aggressively lugged and is ready to outlast many other trainers on the market. Especially, in its price range!

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Outsole thickness
Test results
574 8.2 mm
Average 5.3 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
8.6 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

As long as you don't try to conquer ice and slush in the NB 574, it should provide just enough grip for most occasions.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Lug depth

Its lugs may seem aggressive but they are definitely not deep or sharp enough for slippery conditions.

Reflective elements

No shining in the dark.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Reflective elements
Test results
574 No

Tongue padding

Measuring the tongue padding, our calliper returned 4.6 mm.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Tongue padding

Even though it is about the same as average, we felt a little bit of lace pressure through it, especially when cinched tightly.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil flex

Test results
574 4.6 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
New Balance Mujer 574 in Amarillo Negro
0.7 mm
Tongue padding
23.0 mm

Tongue: gusset type

The tongue doesn't have any gussets (attachments) on the sides. Unfortunately, this resulted in slight shifting of the tongue sideways in our case.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Tongue: gusset type
Test results
574 None

Heel tab

No heel tab at the back but we didn't find it a necessity in the 574.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Heel tab
Test results
574 None

Removable insole

Because New Balance started out as an insole company, they know how to make these inserts right. We enjoyed the 574's stock insole but if you need your own orthotic, it can be swapped easily.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil Removable insole
Test results
574 Yes

Style

In 1988, New Balance released the 574 as an advanced running shoe with a notable design. This iteration was a hybrid that blended the best details of New Balance's well-known running kicks, namely the New Balance 575 and 576 models.

The shoe also carried the famous ENCAP cushioning system, responsible for comfort and protection.

Ténis New Balance Court 60 branco rosa cinzento infantil laces

Ever since then, the 574 has undoubtedly become one of the brand's most iconic pairs in sneaker history. And even though it can be lost in the shadow of much more hyped releases like NB 550, the 9060, and the 2002R, it still holds its place as a timeless silhouette on the shelves of New Balance.

Especially for its unbelievably affordable price tag!