Our verdict

A symbol of ingenuity, we found that the new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa 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.

New Balance Running Tenacity 7 tommers shorts med camoprint Pros

  • Classic NB silhouette
  • Budget-friendly
  • Suitable for all-day wear
  • Real suede
  • Highly durable
  • Stable and supportive
  • Great for wide feet
  • Easy to style
  • Numerous color options

New Balance Running Tenacity 7 tommers shorts med camoprint Cons

  • Lacks Cortos
  • Stiff and firm platform
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Audience verdict

90
Good!
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Who should buy

In our opinion, it's hard to go wrong with the new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa if you are after the following:

  • an affordable classic sneaker
  • a very comfortable pair that can get you through the day
  • a highly versatile kick that's available in numerous color combinations

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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 sneakers. As an alternative, you may want to consider the 997H or the more expensive 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.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa lab test

Breathability

Donning the new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa on a hot summer day is a bad-bad idea.

Hard 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 Cortos 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 Cortos 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...

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa microscope

... there are no see-through perforations in sight.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa microscope mesh

Test results
574 3
Average 3.1
Compared to 42 sneakers
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 Cortos. 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 favor 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.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Toebox durability result

Test results
574 4
Average 3.6
Compared to 42 sneakers
Number of shoes
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 sneakers.

On a 1-5 scale, we rated the heel padding durability with a high score of 4.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Heel padding durability test

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Test results
574 4
Average 3.3
Compared to 42 sneakers
Number of shoes
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 sneakers but it's a good start.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Outsole hardness
Test results
574 83.1 HC
Average 84.9 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 42 sneakers
Number of shoes
72.9 HC
Outsole hardness
90.3 HC

Outsole durability

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

Rebellion 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 sneakers end up with 1 to 1.5 mm of damage (like the Adidas Gazelle below).

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Outsole durability test

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa

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Adidas Gazelle

Test results
574 0.5 mm
Average 1.0 mm
Compared to 42 sneakers
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

New Balance Running Tenacity 7 tommers shorts med camoprint | Outsole thickness

But New Balance didn't stop there. The brand decided that a few millimeters 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 sneakers on the market. Especially, in its price range!

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Outsole thickness
Test results
574 8.2 mm
Average 5.5 mm
Compared to 43 sneakers
Number of shoes
3.4 mm
Outsole thickness
8.2 mm

Weight

From the look of it, it is only reasonable to think that the new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa 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 sneakers.

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new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Weight
Test results
574 13.86 oz (393g)
Average 14.07 oz (399g)
Compared to 43 sneakers
Number of shoes
8.54 oz (242g)
Weight
22.61 oz (641g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

Aside from platform sneakers, the new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa makes for one of the tallest stacks in our catalog.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Heel stack

Using a caliper, we measured the shoe's heel height at an impressive 38.2 mm. This is taller than other popular kicks like the Concepts and New Balance have hooked up for another collaboration using the 998 model (35.7 mm) or the Adidas Superstar (26.8 mm).

Test results
574 38.2 mm
Average 30.0 mm
Compared to 43 sneakers
Number of shoes
18.2 mm
Heel stack
41.8 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 sneakers are in the heel (like the Adidas Samba at 19.3 mm).

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Forefoot stack
Test results
574 25.2 mm
Average 19.1 mm
Compared to 43 sneakers
Number of shoes
10.6 mm
Forefoot stack
28.3 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.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Drop

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa

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Adidas Samba Drop

Adidas Samba

Test results
574 13.0 mm
Average 10.9 mm
Compared to 43 sneakers
Number of shoes
6.7 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 sneakers - this New Balance offering feels quite firm underfoot.

Using a durometer, we measured the primary foam of the 574 at 44.0 HA.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa 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 30.8 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 33 sneakers
Number of shoes
15.6 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
70.4 HA

Secondary foam softness

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

You probably collection 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.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Secondary foam softness
Test results
574 29.5 HA
Average 26.2 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.

New Balance Running Tenacity 7 tommers shorts med camoprint | 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 sneakers.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Insole thickness
Test results
574 4.7 mm
Average 5.6 mm
Compared to 43 sneakers
Number of shoes
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
13.9 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 sneakers 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 Adidas 4DFWD 2.

Test results
574 4
Average 3.3
Compared to 42 sneakers
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 42 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width in the 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 caliper measured 114.3 mm, which is a whole centimeter wider than other classic sneakers like the Concepts and New Balance have hooked up for another collaboration using the 998 model (103.3 mm).

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
574 114.3 mm
Average 108.4 mm
Compared to 43 sneakers
Number of shoes
100.0 mm
Midsole width in the forefoot
121.0 mm

Midsole width in the 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.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Midsole width in the heel
Test results
574 80.2 mm
Average 82.7 mm
Compared to 43 sneakers
Number of shoes
69.4 mm
Midsole width in the heel
103.1 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

The new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa is not the kind of sneaker that bends to your will so easily. The shoe feels notably stiffer than minimalist sneakers like the Adidas Gazelle.

To figure out exactly how much stiffer the 574 is, we used a force gauge to bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle. The tool showed that it took as much as 28.8N. This is almost 50% more than it takes an average sneaker!

Test results
574 28.8N
Average 22.2N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 43 sneakers
Number of shoes
5.8N
Stiffness
51.8N

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.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Lug depth

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

Size and fit

Toebox width at the widest part

If your toes could dream, they would certainly have a little dream of the 574. Especially if you have wider feet.

Measuring the toebox at its widest part, near the ball of the foot, we got 97.7 mm. And while that's just an average width, the difference lies in the tip of the forefoot. 

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Toebox width at the widest part
Test results
574 97.7 mm
Average 99.1 mm
Compared to 43 sneakers
Number of shoes
94.0 mm
Toebox width at the widest part
107.7 mm

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Applying our caliper to the area around the big toe, we got a pretty impressive 82.7 mm of width! This is significantly wider than most sneakers.

This offers a significantly roomier fit, allowing toes to splay and preventing them from going numb by the end of the day.

Oh, and did we mention that the 574 is also available in wide and extra wide?

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa New Balance Boys Tekela V3 Magique JNR FG Niños 38
Test results
574 82.7 mm
Average 74.8 mm
Compared to 42 sneakers
Number of shoes
63.7 mm
New Balance Boys Tekela V3 Magique JNR FG Niños 38
82.7 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.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Tongue: gusset type
Test results
574 None

Comfort

Tongue padding

Measuring the tongue padding, our caliper returned 4.6 mm.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa 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.

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Test results
574 4.6 mm
Average 9.2 mm
Compared to 43 sneakers
Number of shoes
1.0 mm
Tongue padding
38.4 mm

Heel tab

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

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa 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.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Removable insole
Test results
574 Yes

Misc

Reflective elements

No shining in the dark.

new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa Reflective elements
Test results
574 No

Style

In 1988, New Balance Haze 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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new balance zapatillas nina kv500 rosa 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, Calções New Balance Q Speed Fuel grená mulher.

Especially for its unbelievably affordable price tag!