574 beige suede sneakers product image (primary)
Right-side profile of a low-top beige sneaker showing suede and mesh upper, stitched 'N' side logo, molded heel clip, layered midsole with visible ENCAP text, and speckled black outsole.

New Balance

574 Beige Suede Sneakers

4.8/5 (4)
CA$59.95CAD
Out of Stock

The New Balance 574 Beige Suede Sneaker (model W5746J3) is a low-top lifestyle sneaker with a mesh and genuine suede upper, removable foam footbed, lightweight EVA foam midsole with ENCAP cushioning, and a black speckled non-skid polyurethane outsole. Designed for daily casual wear and walking, this classic 574 silhouette has drawn mixed feedback on comfort and quality, with some users recommending aftermarket insoles and noting declining materials in recent versions. The shoe also features a stitched 'N' logo, embossed non-skid tread, and a 574 tongue label.

Color
Beige
Material
Mesh and genuine suede
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Color

Ivory/Cream Beige

Size

66.577.588.5910

Specifications

Classic beige mesh and suede sneakers with lightweight EVA cushioning and non-skid outsole.

Mesh and genuine suede upper, removable foam footbed, lightweight EVA midsole for shock absorption and comfort, embossed non-skid polyurethane outer sole.

Color
Beige · brown
Material
Mesh and genuine suede
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Additional Attributes

  • mesh upper
  • genuine suede upper
  • removable foam footbed
  • lightweight EVA foam midsole
  • shock absorption
  • long-lasting comfort
  • embossed non-skid polyurethane outer sole

Product Insights

The New Balance 574 Beige Suede Sneakers are an affordable heritage shoe with deep cultural roots in 90s hip-hop and luxury fashion, often found on clearance for about $60 CAD. Its core promise is a classic silhouette with a warm beige suede colorway and ENCAP midsole, offering a structured but less cushioned ride than premium models. The main tradeoff is that the shoe runs half a size small with a narrow toe box and a thinner recent construction post-2020, requiring a break-in period and possibly aftermarket insoles for better arch support. Despite these compromises, it serves as an all-day walker and travel shoe, with owners returning to buy multiple colorways over years.

Verified claims

Sizing
Runs half a size small; toe box 88.7mm wide, tight for medium-width feet.
Insole
Removable footbed; aftermarket insoles improve arch support.
Break-in
Comfort improves after a break-in period of several wears.
Insoles
Stock insole thin; aftermarket Ortholite or Superfeet boost comfort.
Fit
Women's 574 fits narrower; toe box can still accommodate insoles.
Durability
Recent models thinner; EVA midsole compresses; insoles extend life.
Cultural credibility
Worn in 90s hip-hop and Harajuku, revisited by Miu Miu in 2022, and part of the SS'26 collection.
Value
Sale price CAD $59.95, often on clearance, continues the affordable heritage from 1988.
Quality
Buyers report thinner materials and lighter construction in 574s made after 2020.
Colorway identity
Colorway uses warm beige suede offset by bright white NB accents.
Silhouette
574's silhouette combines 576 upper and 577 sole, reworked in 2018 for a sleeker toebox.
Suede care
Daily brushing, protector spray 6–8 inches, cornstarch keep suede fresh.
Traction
Embossed PU outsole provides confident grip at lower weight than rubber.
Positioning
Retail $130 CAD ($59.95 sale), often on clearance for ~$60 CAD; adopted by luxury brands like Miu Miu.
Comfort
Immediate comfort out of box, though less cushioned than premium models; women's fit is narrower than unisex.
Use cases
Serves as all-day walker, travel shoe, and can handle gym leg days.
Cushioning
ENCAP midsole provides structured cushioning; stock arch support is minimal.
Repeat purchase
Owners buy multiple colorways and return to the 574 for years.
Heritage
The 574's design carries cultural cachet from hip-hop to luxury fashion, deepening owner attachment.
Arch support
Stock insole lacks arch support; removable footbed allows aftermarket insoles for comfort.
Midsole
ENCAP midsole uses a soft EVA core with a polyurethane rim for added stability.

Product record

Title
574 Beige Suede Sneakers
Brand
New Balance
Price
130 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
574 beige suede sneakers product image (primary)
01

Product

Right-side profile of a low-top beige sneaker showing suede and mesh upper, stitched 'N' side logo, molded heel clip, layered midsole with visible ENCAP text, and speckled black outsole.

  • View and orientationRight-side profile view of a sneaker facing right; whole lateral side of the shoe is visible from toe to heel.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.45 · w 0.90 · h 0.45 (high)
  • Upper materialsMulti-panel upper combining nubuck or suede overlays with open knit/mesh panels around the toe box and side collar; suede has a slightly textured, nap finish.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.55 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Side logoRaised stitched 'N' emblem on the midfoot made of a lighter material with visible topstitching around its perimeter.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.60 · w 0.17 · h 0.17 (high)
  • Lacing and tongueFlat woven laces threaded through punched eyelets and a padded mesh tongue with a visible mesh texture at the tongue top.
    1 regionx 0.58 · y 0.52 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Heel constructionPadded heel collar with a textured suede heel counter and an injected cream-colored plastic heel clip with a low relief logo mark.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Midsole detailsLayered midsole with an off-white/cream top layer and a slightly darker beige mid-section; the word ENCAP is molded into the midsole near the heel.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.50 · h 0.14 (high)
  • OutsoleBlack rubber outsole with visible traction lugs and fine white speckling across the black surface.
    1 regionx 0.04 · y 0.78 · w 0.92 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Text on midsoleENCAP
    1 regionx 0.15 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Embossed heel markNB
    1 regionx 0.09 · y 0.62 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the shoe; image is tightly cropped above the shoe leaving substantial empty space at the top.

  • Background and settingUniform pale gray background covering the whole image; no props or packaging visible.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, even frontal lighting with a faint soft shadow below and slightly behind the shoe toward the lower edge of the frame.
  • Shot compositionShoe centered horizontally in the lower half of the frame with substantial empty space above; image shows full lateral profile.

Colors

beige suede· suede upper#CCBCABlight beige mesh· mesh panels and tongue#DAC4ADpale stone· side 'N' emblem#CEC4B9cream· midsolelight cream· heel clipspeckled black· outsole
574 beige suede sneakers product image 2
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Product

Rear and lateral portion of a beige suede athletic sneaker showing padded heel tab with embroidered text, suede upper, mesh collar, ribbed heel clip, layered midsole, and a black speckled lugged outsole.

  • Heel tab embroideryPadded smooth heel tab in a light taupe shows white embroidered lowercase text 'new balance' stacked on two lines at the rear collar.
    1 regionx 0.41 · y 0.33 · w 0.20 · h 0.17 (high)
  • Suede upper textureTactile beige suede wraps the rear quarter and heel counter with a slightly napped, rough surface visible along the edge where it meets the midsole.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.43 · w 0.38 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Mesh collarSoft knitted mesh collar and tongue in a slightly lighter beige than the suede, showing visible knit pattern and padded lining around the ankle opening.
    1 regionx 0.55 · y 0.32 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Ribbed heel clipCream-colored ribbed heel clip with horizontal grooves is attached to the rear midsole; its outer face has a small raised logo mark.
    1 regionx 0.46 · y 0.60 · w 0.22 · h 0.15 (high)
  • Layered midsoleTwo-tone layered midsole with an off-white upper band and a light gray lower band above the outsole; smooth matte finish.
    1 regionx 0.42 · y 0.68 · w 0.46 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Outsole treadBlack rubber lugged outsole with deep rectangular and triangular treads; visible white speckled flecks in the rubber.
    2 regionsx 0.00 · y 0.45 · w 0.40 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.82 · w 0.44 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Medial 'N' overlay visiblePortion of a reflective or synthetic 'N' overlay is visible on the sneaker lateral side with stitched edges and a slightly lighter trim.Partial
    1 regionx 0.67 · y 0.46 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (medium)
  • Molded midsole textRaised molded lettering appears on the midsole sidewall but is faint and partially obscured by lighting and angle.Partial
    1 regionx 0.52 · y 0.75 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium)

Other

Studio product shot showing two shoes on a light gray seamless background with soft shadowing and diffuse lighting; framing focuses on rear/lateral area of the right shoe while the left shoe is partially visible and cropped.

  • Shot compositionLow-angle studio view focusing on the rear and outer side of the right shoe; left shoe positioned behind and to the left, showing its outsole.
  • Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray seamless background with soft diffuse lighting and subtle shadows beneath the shoes.
  • Image qualitySharp focus on foreground shoe with fine texture detail visible; no visible noise or compression artifacts.

Colors

beige suede· suede upper#CCBAA4light beige· mesh collar and tongue#D4C3B4light taupe· heel tab and overlays#CCC4BAcream· midsole#C5C1BBblack with white speckle· outsole#151413
574 beige suede sneakers product image 3
03

Product

Top-down view of a pair of beige suede and mesh athletic sneakers shown side-by-side, showing tongues, laces, collars, insoles, side N logos, and heel counters.

  • Overall shape and viewPair of low-top sneakers seen from directly above with toes at top of image and heels at bottom; shoes are positioned parallel with visible interior openings and tongues.
  • Upper materialsUpper combines smooth suede overlays around toe box, eyestay, and heel with a coarse open-knit mesh on the toe vamp and quarter panels; suede appears matte and slightly textured.
    2 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.42 · h 0.42 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.04 · w 0.42 · h 0.42 (high)
  • Lacing and tongueFlat beige laces threaded through suede eyestays over a mesh tongue; tongue tops extend slightly above collars and show printed label elements.
    2 regionsx 0.17 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.20 · w 0.26 · h 0.36 (high)
  • Side N logoContrasting stitched 'N' logo on the lateral side panels of each shoe in a light gray tone with a lighter border, visible on both shoes.
    2 regionsx 0.33 · y 0.29 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.49 · y 0.29 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Heel counter and brandingHeel counters show a suede overlay with white lowercase 'new balance' text printed across each heel tab.
    2 regionsx 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.78 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Insole markingLight-colored insoles each show a partially visible 'NB' logo near the heel area.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.61 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.61 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Midsole and outsoleVisible midsole is an off-white/light cream strip above a black rubber outsole visible along the toe and sides.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.84 · w 0.88 · h 0.14 (high)
  • Tongue label text574
    2 regionsx 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.28 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high)
  • Tongue label secondary textnew balance
    2 regionsx 0.35 · y 0.31 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.51 · y 0.31 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high)

Other

Studio-style top-down product shot on a neutral light gray background with even diffuse lighting and minimal shadows.

  • Shot compositionTop-down centered composition showing both shoes fully within frame with small uniform margin to image edges.
  • Background and lightingSmooth light gray background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadows beneath shoes, no visible props or hands.
  • Image qualityHigh-resolution image with clear texture detail on suede and mesh; no motion blur.

Colors

warm beige· suede overlays#C3B29Dlight beige mesh· mesh panels#D4C3B3light gray· side N logo#C3C3C3off-white· midsole#CBC3BCblack· outsole

Customer Reviews

4 total
4.8

4 reviews · out of 5

Confortables

Marie-Claude R.

Je possède déjà quelques paires de ce modèle en d’autres couleurs. Le soulier est léger, et est polyvalent. Bon achat.

Very pretty and comfortable, but

Rayna S.

They run a bit small. My toes don’t feel as free as they should.

Toujours gagnant !

Carole T.

Excellent service ! Produit conforme à ce qui est annoncé. Prix compétitif. Que d’émaner de plus ? Tout est parfait !

Comfortable

Katherine P.

So comfortable! Great shoe for running errands.

Reddit Insights

6 threads · r/Newbalance, r/mensfashion, r/fashionwomens35

Reddit users widely appreciate the 574's classic design and versatility, but comfort opinions vary, and many report declining quality in recent releases.

mixed sentiment90% match

Positive on style and heritage, but negative on comfort for some and quality issues in newer models.

Themes

Classic and versatile designpositive
Comfort and break-inmixed
Quality declinenegative
Use as everyday beaterpositive

Use Cases

  • Everyday casual wear / beater shoe
  • Long walks and travel
  • Gym (leg days)

Watch Out For

mediumComfort varies significantly by foot type; some users find them thin-soled and uncomfortable without insoles.
highRecent models (post-2020) have noticeably cheaper materials and reduced quality control.
lowSizing can be inconsistent between unisex and women's models; some find the unisex sizing wider.

Compared To

vs Other New Balance models (9060, 2002R, 990, etc.)

Many users find newer NB models more comfortable and cushioned, but the 574 remains a classic lifestyle option.

vs Birkenstock Bend sneaker

A user found the Birkenstock Bend stiff and heavy compared to the 574, which offered better comfort for city walking.

vs Veja sneakers

Veja shoes require a break-in period and may be less comfortable out of the box than the 574, though they are considered stylish.

Source Threads

  • 574s are great beaters with decent comfort and endless colorways

    One of my favorite beater shoes. You pretty much can always find a nice colorway on clearance somewhere for dirt cheap. No shortage in variety. Comfort is decent enough for what it is.

    u/storeboughtanxietyr/NewbalanceView thread →

  • Break-in time and insoles can improve comfort

    They take some time to break in. Aside from that - San aftermarket insole will make a big difference.

    u/Impossible_Cow_9178r/NewbalanceView thread →

  • 574 is a classic silhouette but often uncomfortable

    All time classic silhouette but horribly uncomfortable imo

    u/zachtothejohnsonr/NewbalanceView thread →

  • Long-time 574 fan praises design, variety, and comfort

    Nah, just keep the 574s. I’m in the same boat for the past 20 years. Classic design, 10,000 colorways, well built, and comfy.

    u/The_Wrong_Toner/mensfashionView thread →

  • 574 is the comfiest casual sneaker for all-day city walking

    I understand the love for the NB 574. I have 1 pair and they are without a doubt the comfiest casual sneaker I've ever owned. I can walk indefinitely in these all around the city and still be comfortable.

    u/pockolater/fashionwomens35View thread →

  • Quality of recent 574s has declined with thinner materials

    I have bought multiple models of the 574 from about 2016 onward, I bought a pair in 2022 and the quality was noticeably cheaper. The tongue was thin, the heels felt thin and loose, the laces were skinny and thin, the overall shoe looked about the same but lacks the support of the older models.

    u/RobertRoyal82r/NewbalanceView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-footwear/all-our-shoes/574-beige-suede-sneakers--6404-265746?colourId=0
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