The classic New Balance 574 trainer from the 1980s gets an olive overhaul and some 'Wabi Sabi' inspiration for this latest release of the iconic retro runner.
Who doesn't love a classic 80s retro runner with a bit of Japanese inspiration? Well we certainly do and this latest New Balance 574 'Wabi Sabi' trainer is just that. Not to be confused with wasabi, the Japanese sauce, Wabi Sabi is a ancient Japanese philosophy based on the concept of searching for beauty in imperfection and to accept a more natural cycle of life. Finding beauty in imperfection is certainly not the case for this latest release of the classic 80s runner, and although it might have some Japanese philosophic inspiration, it really is a thing of beauty! Introducing the New Balance 574 'Wabi Sabi' trainer to 80s Casual Classics.
Above: The New Balance 574 Wabi Sabi trainer in olive now available from 80s Casual Classics.
Quite easily one of the most popular silhouettes from the Boston born sportswear brand, the 574 it just about as iconic as it gets when it comes to classic 80s retro runners. Thanks to the 1980s fitness boom the demand for running trainers reached new highs with a seismic shift in trainer technology. It was all about the sole technology with New Balance at the very forefront of the 80s trainer evolution. The 1980 saw some of the most iconic NB silhouettes of all time with the 620 in 1980, which was closely followed by the 420 in 1982, the 670 in 1984, the 1300 in 1985 and then the New Balance 574 trainer in 1988. Marketed and designed solely as a 'no fuss' running shoe, the 574 became just as popular for every-day wear. Merging together the best bits from the 575 & the 576, the hybrid design of the 574 also utilised NB's revolutionary ENCAP sole technology which still remains a key feature of New Balance silhouettes today. 
Above: The New Balance 574 Wabi Sabi trainer in olive now available from 80s Casual Classics. The classic retro runner now gets the 'Wabi Sabi' treatment with an exclusive Japanese philosophy inspired release. Featuring suede uppers in olive with a grain inspired print to the tongue & speckled gum rubber outsole the 574 has never looked so good. Other highlights include an adjustable tongue bar for an optimal fit & ENCAP sole technology under foot. An extra rugged rubber gum outsole provides extra grip, which is just what you need this time of year. Shop the very latest New Balance trainer releases now at 80s Casual Classics via the links.
