The most New Balance shoe ever’ says it all, right? No, actually. The 500 might be our unlikeliest icon. The 500 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.

• Suede / mesh upper
• Vamp, collar and tongue mesh are 100% recycled polyester
• ENCAP midsole cushioning combines soft foam with a durable polyurethane rim to deliver all-day support
• Midsole foam uses approximately 3% bio-based content made from renewable sources to help reduce our carbon footprint
• Rubber outsole with 5% recycled rubber