New Balance, in the last decade or so, has become one of the most advertised shoe brands on the planet. A phenomenon largely due to the growing popularity of a particular type of sneaker: comfortable and dad-friendly ones. New Balance is the OG label for the bulky and soft models favored by middle-aged American men, but it’s also the company that has excelled in creating successful collaborations: Levi’s, Casablanca, Aimé Leon Dore, Aries, Ronnie Fieg, and Toddy Snyder. In addition to sneaker enthusiasts and fashion editors, the Boston brand has secured a substantial following of famous fans. Timothée Chalamet has greatly contributed to the cause by wearing a pair of 997 Staud, the grey 990s, the multicolored ML574s, and even a model designed by Jaden Smith. The super stylish Zoë Kravtiz has shown a weakness for the 990s, as have Nick Jonas and Kaia Gerber, while Harry Styles is a fan of the 547s and Justin Bieber prefers the futuristic 997Hs. The news is that now Leonardo DiCaprio has joined the New Balance club. The superstar was photographed on the set of his upcoming movie, Don’t Look Up, giving his best in a functional windbreaker, unfortunately not his usual size from Arc’teryx, a plaid shirt, loose jeans, paired with a pair of New Balance 574 on his feet.

Consolidating his place alongside other significant New Balance fans like Chalamet and Styles, DiCaprio chose a model that has been a mainstay in the extensive NB sneaker catalog since 1998. Originally designed as a running sneaker, the 574 offered superior comfort compared to its predecessors thanks to added cushioning in the midsole and heel. One of the brand’s most popular models, with fans like Rihanna, Zendaya, and Ben Affleck, it was updated in 2017. Featuring a Fresh Foam midsole, a perfect mix of power and cushioning, and a protective Abzorb Crash Pad, the 574 is now suitable for running 5Ks or strolling around work like DiCaprio does. Do you want to become a member of the exclusive NB circle? Here are some 574 models that you should add to your sneaker rotation.

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