Our verdict

A symbol of ingenuity, we found that the De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers 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.

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  • Highly durable
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  • Great for wide feet
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  • Lacks breathability
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Who should buy

In our opinion, it's hard to go wrong with the De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers if you are after the following:

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  • a very comfortable pair that can get you through the day
  • a highly versatile kick that's available in numerous colour combinations

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers 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 Calças New Balance Essentials azul marinho mulher 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.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers lab test

Cushioning

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Aside from platform trainers, the De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers makes for one of the tallest stacks in our catalogue.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers 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 Tecnologias New balance Arishi v2 PS Wide Running Shoes (35.7 mm) or the Adidas Superstar (26.8 mm).

Test results
574 38.2 mm
Average 30.2 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
16.9 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

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 at 19.3 mm).

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Forefoot stack
Test results
574 25.2 mm
Average 19.2 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
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.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Drop
De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers

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
Number of shoes
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 firm.

The 574 sneaker is a perfect example of a thick sole that does not equate to a cushioned sole.

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

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De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Midsole softness

This is among the firmest we've seen in our lab so far. For comparison, the PUMA RS-X is a whopping 182% softer!

Test results
574 44.0 HA
Average 29.1 HA
Tênis New Balance Ryval Roxo.
Compared to 76 trainers
Number of shoes
15.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
46.4 HA

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

You probably noticed that the midsole of the 574 consists of two layers 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 firm, this top foam at least helps to make landings more pleasurable.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Yellow
Test results
574 29.5 HA
Average 34.2 HA
Tênis New Balance Ryval Roxo.

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.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Insole thickness
Test results
574 4.7 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
11.5 mm

Size and fit

Size

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 110 trainers
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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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.

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Test results
574 90.9 mm
Average 92.3 mm
Compared to 75 trainers
Number of shoes
85.4 mm
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96.8 mm

Toebox width - big toe

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!

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Toebox width - big toe
Test results
574 74.1 mm
Average 68.8 mm
Compared to 75 trainers
Number of shoes
63.9 mm
Toebox width - big toe
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.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Toebox height
Test results
574 25.4 mm
Average 27.8 mm
Compared to 75 trainers
Number of shoes
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 firmly 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 firm sole.

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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 1500 lamjc x colette x undftd ucla.

Test results
574 4
Average 3.6
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
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
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

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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 Tecnologias New balance Arishi v2 PS Wide Running Shoes (103.3 mm).

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
574 114.3 mm
Average 108.5 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
95.1 mm
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121.0 mm

Midsole width - heel

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.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Midsole width in the heel
Test results
574 80.2 mm
Average 83.6 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
67.7 mm
Midsole width - heel
103.1 mm

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Core

The new balance femme fresh foam arishi v3 redyellow redyellow warismr 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.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Core
Test results
574 15.6N
Average 13.8N
Compared to 34 trainers
Number of shoes
4.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
27.6N

Weight

From the look of it, it is only reasonable to think that the new balance femme fresh foam arishi v3 redyellow redyellow warismr 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.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Weight
Test results
574 13.86 oz (393g)
Average 13.76 oz (390g)
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
20.49 oz (581g)

Breathability

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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.

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

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De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers microscope mesh

Test results
574 3
Average 3
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
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.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Toebox durability result

Test results
574 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

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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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Test results
574 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
1
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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.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Outsole hardness
Test results
574 83.1 HC
Average 85.7 HC
Tênis New Balance Ryval Roxo.
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
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).

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Outsole durability test
De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers
Adidas Gazelle Outsole durability
Adidas Gazelle
Test results
574 0.5 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
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!

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Outsole thickness
Test results
574 8.2 mm
Average 5.3 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
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.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers 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.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers Reflective elements
Test results
574 No

Tongue padding

Measuring the tongue padding, our calliper returned 4.6 mm.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers 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.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers flex

Test results
574 4.6 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
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.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers 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.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers 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.

De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers 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.

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De FuelCell Propel v3 van New Balance is gebouwd voor veelzijdige kilometers 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!