What do the 996 series, 574 series, 373 and 500 series of NB New Balance shoes mean?

NB New Balance’s shoes 996 series, 574 series, 373, and 500 series represent: the price ranges from high to low, the appearance also ranges from high to low, and the comfort level is the same as above. There is no special meaning, just different series.

574 is a popular model, 996 is more high-end; 574 has a rounder toe, while 996 has a pointed toe; it is more expensive, and the most important thing is the price difference.

574, 996, 997, four-digit numbers, 1300, 1400, etc. These numbers represent the name of this pair of shoes, just like Nike has Air Force 1, Adidas has Like Superstar (commonly known as Shell Head), NB’s running shoes are named with numbers, which makes them easier to remember. in the country, the most famous one is the 574 series.

The 574 series is the most classic series of New Balance retro running shoes. 3-5 theme colors are launched every quarter. The most classic ones are of course the three primary colors, gray, burgundy and navy.

The 996 series is divided into domestic and American products. The American 996 is made of suede suede, which is softer than the 574 suede. The same 996 is also equipped with the usual ENCAP shock-absorbing bottom technology, which brings extraordinary foot feel. At the same time, the difference is that the N logo of 996 also uses 3M reflective material

Extended information:

The 574 series is equipped with an ENCAP shock-absorbing outsole, which has a good shock-absorbing effect. ; Generally made of suede leather, the sole width is mostly D width (suitable for general public wear); the upper is made of breathable mesh material, which has good breathability and perspiration effect, is easy to bend and take care of, and is more worry-free for daily wear.

Can be paired with jeans, casual pants, or plain long skirts. However, 574 is not suitable for jogging. Simply put, New Balance 574 is an entry-level shoe in the NB family.

996 series, this is a pair of shoes that became popular after being worn by Shawn Yue.

Different from 574, series starting with 9 are all high-end series of 99Xnew balance. The shoes of the 996 series are very thin, have good wrapping properties, and look handsome with various types of pants. Many trendy men are keen to buy a pair of 996 as a daily wear item.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-New Balance