New Balance Men's 574 Greens V2 Golf Shoe Review - Is This The Ultimate Shoe For On And Off The Course?

New Balance has been a dominant force in sports footwear for decades, and its recent entry into the golf market has seen firm favorites from the brand's lineup reimagined for the course. A perfect example of this is the 574 Greens V2.

These shoes draw direct inspiration from one of New Balance's best sellers, the classic 574, which has been a mainstay on pavements and high streets for as long as I can remember. The crossover makes complete sense. Take a shoe renowned for comfort and style, and tailor it for the golf course. A winning formula that has been adopted by numerous athletic brands, including Nike and adidas, which have quickly created some of the best golf shoes from classic designs.

First impressions are key when testing a new pair of golf shoes, and both from a visual perspective and a comfort one, I was very impressed. The silhouette is one I’m familiar with, but it’s as solid as ever. While the 574 is a hugely popular shape, I have to say I’ve always taken a slight issue with the boxy nature of the toe. That aside, however, the visuals are great, the bright white body is complemented nicely by blue and red accents near the heel.

Slipping the shoes on for the first time, they also offer that trainer-like comfort that is hard to argue with. With plenty of width, a lovely level of cushioning and solid support, these shoes certainly deliver when it comes to comfort.

Out on the course, these shoes performed admirably considering the wet weather we’ve had here in the UK recently. Despite being a spikeless golf shoe, the variety of traction elements on the outsole did a good job of remaining stable on the wet grass, and even under the stress of a driver swing, I didn’t at any point lose my footing.

The waterproof microfibre leather upper also did a fantastic job of keeping my feet warm and dry even when walking through long rough. The predominantly white upper was also very easy to wipe clean, which is ideal for when the ground gets muddier during winter rounds.

On foot, the 574s strike the ideal balance of lightweight comfort with enough weight to feel secure, and the relatively wide footprint only adds to the level of stability on offer. The CUSH+ insole also delivers a comfortable ride that stood up to 18 holes with ease, and I noticed no level of foot fatigue or discomfort at any point during my round.

All in all, the 574s are a really solid offering from New Balance that I think will really strike a chord with the fashion-conscious golfer due not only to their design but also the versatility they offer for on and off-course wear.