New Balance 574 New-B Hook & Loop, Rain Cloud/Silver Metallic (NW574GR)
A comfortable, easy strap toddler sneaker with wide options, at a higher price.
The short version
- Parents of new and early walkers who want an easy strap shoe
- Kids with wide feet who need a W or XW width
- You want the lowest price for a shoe your child will outgrow fast
- You want a fully leather or suede upper in this exact color
What owners like
- Comfortable and lightweight
- The strap makes it easy for toddlers to put on themselves
- Fits true to size and true to width, according to retailer fit feedback
- Classic 574 look in many colors
Common complaints
- Some parents report the tongue detaching after little wear
- Priced above many toddler sneakers
Based on Retailer product pages and review summaries from Nordstrom and Zappos, plus listings from Austin's Shoes and Runnin' Wild Kids. The New Balance product page could not be loaded, and no independent editorial test was found..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- May 2024
First bought.
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What it does
A toddler version of the New Balance 574 sneaker with a single hook and loop strap, here in grey Rain Cloud with silver metallic accents.
- One hook and loop strap for quick on and off
- Generous toe box and instep, aimed at first walkers
- Rubber outsole pods for grip and wear
- Cushioned midsole and removable insole
- Three width options, which is uncommon for toddler sneakers
A comfortable, easy on toddler sneaker for new and early walkers, with medium, wide and extra wide options. It costs more than many toddler sneakers, and some parents report the tongue coming loose sooner than expected.
How it compares
Specs
- Style number
- NW574GR (Rain Cloud with Silver Metallic)
- Closure
- Hook and loop strap
- Upper
- Synthetic and mesh on this colorway; other colorways use suede or leather with mesh
- Insole
- Removable, cushioned, with arch support
- Outsole
- Rubber outsole pods
- Widths
- M (medium), W (wide), XW (extra wide)
- Sizes
- Infant and toddler, roughly 2 to 10
- Certification
- APMA Seal of Acceptance, per a retailer listing
Questions
Does the New Balance 574 New-B run true to size?
Retailer fit feedback says it runs true to size and true to width.
Does the 574 New-B come in wide?
Yes. It is sold in medium, wide and extra wide.
Is the New Balance 574 New-B good for first walkers?
Retailers describe it as designed for first walkers, with a roomy toe box and rubber outsole pods.
Is the insole removable?
Yes. Nordstrom lists a removable cushioned insole with arch support.
Sources
- Nordstrom: New Balance Kids' 574 New B Sneaker
- Austin's Shoes: Toddler 574 NEW-B Hook & Loop (NW574GR)
- Runnin' Wild Kids: New Balance 574 New B Hook & Loop Toddler
- Zappos: New Balance Kids 574 New-B Hook-and-Loop (Infant/Toddler)
- Shoe Village: Toddler's 574 New-B Hook & Loop
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.