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3 Style Experts Prove That New Balance Has The Perfect Sneakers For Fall

The 574 Core, 550, and 9060 will be your new favorites.

November 8, 2023

In the fashion world, “stylish” and “sensible” are two descriptors that rarely apply at the same time, especially with fall footwear. You can opt for practicality (and by extension, opt out of noticeably head-turning designs). Or on the other end of the style spectrum, you can choose standout styles that are having a major fashion moment right now, but ultimately lack long-term wearability. But who wants to choose between fashion relevance and practicality? With the right New Balance sneaker, you won’t have to.

New Balance’s 574 Core, 550, and 9060 sneakers serve up effortless style that’s simultaneously timeless and on-trend. Of course, having it all — in a fashion sense — presents a challenge of its own: If your sneakers play well with everything in your closet, how do you choose which pieces make the final cut? It’s an exercise in limitless personal style, and there are no wrong answers. Start with your preferred sneaker, then embrace the fashion adventure to follow. Practice below by helping Bustle’s Maya Ernest, Stephanie Sanchez, and Alexia Alvarado land their next fall looks.

No matter which style journey you take, you’ll arrive at a whole new universe of outfit opportunities.

Choose Your Own Fashion Adventure

Shop the Sneakers

574 Core in Nimbus Cloud

New Balance

$89.99

550 in Angora with Kombu and Dark Juniper

New Balance

$119.99

9060 in Rain Cloud with Castlerock and White

New Balance

$149.99

Maya Ernest, Branded Fashion Editor

“There's nothing I love more than a versatile shoe — except maybe a comfortable one,” says Branded Fashion Editor Maya Ernest. “In the 550s, I feel like I could run errands or stand in an endless sample sale line, all while looking my best.”

Ernest prefers apparel that feels effortlessly eclectic, often choosing retro finds from the ’70s and ’90s that borrow from prep and grunge eras. Given her aesthetic leanings, says Ernest, the vintage-inspired build of the 550s makes them her ultimate style match.

Stephanie Sanchez, Fashion & Accessories Market Editor

“I’m really big on comfort this season,” says Fashion & Accessories Editor Stephanie Sanchez. This fall, that style tendency translates to cool oversized fits, relaxed suiting separates, and the 574 Core sneaker.

“The 574 Core’s classic design makes it the perfect base for any outfit,” says Sanchez, who pairs hers with all kinds of looks, from cozy daywear to sophisticated night-out ensembles. “Wear them throughout the day with jeans and a sweater,” suggests Sanchez, “or pair them with a suit for a laid-back vibe.”

Alexia Alvarado, Sales Planning Associate Director

For Sales Planning Associate Director Alexia Alvarado, fall is the best time for layering a mix of top-trending styles and timeless staples into her wardrobe. She expertly pivots from Y2K-inspired looks, like cargo pants and tube tops, to more classic fall pieces, like silky midi skirts and structured blazers.

That’s why her go-to sneaker needs to be just as flexible, and the 9060 accomplishes that while still making its own statement. “The 9060's cool neutral tones effortlessly match my daily outfits,” says Alvarado, “while maintaining its comfy, chunky sneaker style.” Whether she dresses hers up or down, she says, “I still feel so cool in them.”