Based on 5 r/BuyItForLife mentions

574

$74.99

New Balance

This model runs small, you may consider ordering up from your normal size. ‘The most New Balance shoe ever' says it all, right? No, actually. The 574 might be our unlikeliest icon. The 574 was built to be a reliable shoe that could do a lot of different things well rather than as a platform for revolutionary technology, or as a premium materials showcase. This unassuming, unpretentious versatility is exactly what launched the 574 into the ranks of all-time greats. As hybrid road/trail design built on a wider last than the previous generation's narrow racing silhouettes, the 574 offered a uniquely versatile mix of new, different, uncomplicated, rugged, durable, and comfortable that was adopte…

Reddit mentions

  • “New Balance 990vX, 993, and 574s along with Reebok Club Cs are all pretty in-style at the moment. They’re tennis shoes, but you aren’t going to look like you’re about to go on a…”
  • “Hey! Yeah, sneakers wearing out fast is annoying. Your Reeboks lasting 3-4 years is solid! I’d stick with Reebok’s Club C 85 Vintage comfy leather, good sole, around $75-$90, lasts…”
  • “Get two(or more) pairs of shoes and alternate so they get a chance to wear out Adidas superstar was my go to when on my feet a lot. The rubber toe can take some wear. Generally…”
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