The New Balance 574 is said to be a gateway into the world of the brand, which, especially in recent years, has seen a meteoric rise in presence on lists of the year's best sneaker releases. And the New Balance 991 is what you'll find behind that gate. Highly comfortable sneakers with a cushioning gel component on the heel and under the forefoot arches covered in quality suede and breathable mesh. All of these elements combine to make the 991 the perfect urban shoe that fills the front pages of the world's sneaker magazines.