Miu Miu introduces new colors for the New Balance 574 model

Last year, Miu Miu, the renowned clothing line from the Italian fashion house Prada joined forces with footwear giant New Balance. The result of this collaboration was a distressed version of the classic New Balance 574, unveiled at Paris Fashion Week during the brand’s Spring/Summer 2022 show. Less than a year later, the companies are back with new colorways for this model. Which shades have expanded the current lineup? And do this year’s shoes maintain that signature aesthetic?

Destroyed footwear trend?

It’s impossible not to notice that shoes with a deliberately distressed look have recently become an increasingly popular trend. More broadly speaking, we’re talking about footwear that’s frayed, dirty, and intentionally crafted to look as if it belongs in the trash. The undeniable pioneer of this approach is the ever-controversial Balenciaga. Last year, the brand introduced its “Full Destroyed” sneaker model to the market. And indeed, these sneakers could easily be described as “completely destroyed.”

Shortly afterwards, it was New Balance that released a limited edition of its 2002 model, the “Protection Pack Rain Cloud.” This time, the shoes looked much closer to the original, but still featured frayed edges and visible material wear in several places. Despite their distinctive style and the astronomical price—especially in the case of Balenciaga—both models sold out in the blink of an eye . Does this confirm that people are interested in deconstructed fashion, redefined by designers? It certainly seems so.

Which New Balance 574 colorway should you choose?

New Balance and Miu Miu, responding to demand, have decided to keep the distorted look of last year’s shoes, which proved so popular with consumers. Their range for the upcoming season will be expanded with three new colors: “Fringed Blue,” “Marble-Effect Cognac Denim,” and “Blanched White Leather.” Which one will be the best choice?

It all comes down to personal taste, as the chosen shades differ significantly from one another. “Fringed Blue” mimics classic blue denim, contrasted by white laces, while “Marble-Effect Cognac” features a deep brown on both the shoe and the laces. The last color, “Blanched White” Leather, is a pearly yet still subdued white.

Unique collaboration

New Balance 574 are a truly unique model. Each sneaker in this collection features a tongue embossed with Miu Miu lettering, along with the New Balance logo. However, what sets the beloved footwear brand apart—beyond the visual aspect—is undoubtedly the shoe’s intriguing technical features.All of this ensures the shoes remain comfortable and durable for a long time.

So you could say that Miu Miu took care of the aesthetics, while New Balance handled the technical aspects. Regardless of the exact contribution of each brand, the New Balance 574 model is an excellent choice for luxury footwear enthusiasts. The new line of sneakers is available at Miu Miu locations worldwide and online at the Miu Miu website until the end of February 2023. The “Fringed Blue” and “Cognac Denim” shoes are priced at $950, while the “Blanched White Leather” comes in at $1,020.