Louis Vuitton takes off New Balance 574
Posted by Matt Halfhill | Aug 13, 2009
For the past several years Louis Vuitton has made big strides in the men’s footwear market, especially with creating luxury sneakers. The brand received major buzz in the fashion, music, and sneaker industries this year as they announced their partnership with Kanye West to create a series of limited silhouettes.
With the momentum of this major collaboration one would expect to see more great things to come from the LV camp. Unfortunately, when we caught a glimpse of this fall’s lineup, we saw a few too many familiar silhouettes made famous by other companies. The one that caught our attention the most was a take off on the New Balance 574. Besides minute changes such as toebox details and added metal eyelets the shoes are virtually identical. Louis Vuitton works with some of the biggest and brightest in the fashion industry, partnering with designers like Marc Jacobs and Takashi Murakami. That said, one would expect a higher commitment from LV to imparting freshness to their upcoming collection while still demanding such prices. No word yet on the pricing of these Louis Vuitton sneakers, but it would be safe to assume that they carry a tag that is 10 fold that of the 574.
Dec 22, 2009 at 9:28 am
Agrees with Juan
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Dec 22, 2009 at 9:26 am
Don’t look down to the others,man
Sep 11, 2009 at 10:17 am
Ha! They’re so busted.
http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/20090911new_balance_sues_over_louis_vuittons_copying/
Aug 20, 2009 at 5:51 am
Syr8 bytin off nb…
Aug 15, 2009 at 3:37 pm
not a good look, those are ugly anyway
Aug 15, 2009 at 3:30 am
those grey new bally’s are fresh! i have a tan pair…the 574 is a great shoe.
Aug 14, 2009 at 6:33 pm
This is ridiculous. There will be a few hypebeasts that will buy the Louis Vuitton sneakers to say “I have Louis Vuitton’s on my feet and I’m better than you.” When they could have saved $200 and got the same New Balance for $65-70 From Footlocker and Finish Line instead of paying $275-up for those ugly ass things.
Aug 14, 2009 at 4:10 pm
LV rips from NB and Gucci rips from air max 1…wow, they call themselves luxurious fashion brands…? lol
Aug 14, 2009 at 3:57 pm
get it?
Aug 14, 2009 at 3:56 pm
LV wannabe NB are a bad look.
Aug 14, 2009 at 3:54 pm
LV wannabe NB?
bad look
Aug 14, 2009 at 8:36 am
@am95connoisseur word i those would looked ill wid a yankees jersey at tha game
this is how tha world is i mean look how many companys bite off tha af1 shilo
Aug 14, 2009 at 1:33 am
D&G copied new balance first
Aug 14, 2009 at 12:30 am
copped the 574 in this colorway for $40 a couple of weeks ago… threw some navy blue laces in em and rock them hard with the Yankee away jersey…… I personally love them…. LV…. just get kanye to design the rest of your kicks.. lol
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:09 pm
Not sure why people trip of the price of Louis Vuitton shoes. They are for people that can afford them. Not for u people that have to save up their monthly checks just to buy em. $1000 shoes to these people are like $100 shoes to u. If u don’t like em then dont buy em. Just dont hate cause ur a broke…….B i t c h!
Aug 13, 2009 at 9:59 pm
I’m disgusted.
Aug 13, 2009 at 9:17 pm
They look better then the NB…but Im not feeling the toebox.
Aug 13, 2009 at 4:29 pm
BYTERS!!!
Aug 13, 2009 at 4:21 pm
the new balance looks way more better than those lv,s,and whats really funny about it is that some super rich dummies will still pay anything from $800to$1500 for these crappy looking shoes,just like the kanye lv,s,kanye,s, were better,but the only thing i didnt like was that they shouldve had waymore colorways for the hightop strap version and they shouldve made the bottom and straps a little bit thinner than what they made it,and it wouldve been way better than what they came out to be,i was very disapointed with that shoe,if your going to charge outrageuos prices,then at least make something thats stylish,so even people that arent rich would think about getting it,but i think lv knows that if there name is on it that it doesnt matter cause they have loyal followers that will by dudu from them if they make a lv mark in it.
Aug 13, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Lol @ ppl thinkin this is a colab
damm, ignorance is bliss
& an Easy pass on this, big F by LV 4 the classic bite
Aug 13, 2009 at 3:51 pm
“how come no one calls out ALIFE for jaking the exact same model too?”
I think that people just expect more from LV, being a long-established high fashion brand known for innovation. ALIFE, Bape, Greedy Genius etc. pretty much got known for imitating athletic shoe styles using premium craftmanship and materials. People aren’t bothered by fart jokes in MAD Magazine, but they would be bothered by fart jokes in the New Yorker. That analogy makes a lot less sense after I’ve written it out.
Aug 13, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Wow, that’s a shame. LV has to bite off of other companies just to come up with ideas.
Aug 13, 2009 at 2:54 pm
theSe R the 0nLy paIr oF nb’z I woULD ACTUALLY weAr…they get 4 stars ????
Aug 13, 2009 at 2:52 pm
new balance stole tha design frum saucony anyway so who cares..this duz kinda make LV look cheap
Aug 13, 2009 at 2:40 pm
you would think that they held themselves to a higher standard.
Aug 13, 2009 at 2:27 pm
LV is a mess. Pass on these fugly joints.
Aug 13, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Sorry lv this is a fail
Aug 13, 2009 at 12:39 pm
HDkelz you are an idiot. I bet this guy does not even read the postings…. I bet you only mess with picture books. Dumb a**
Aug 13, 2009 at 12:38 pm
the new balances look way better
Aug 13, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Lv is buggin
Aug 13, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Actually, those are really, really, REALLY expensive Starbury Cyclones.
Aug 13, 2009 at 12:21 pm
lmao i luv my LV but if they keep up like this ima have to stop rockin it
Aug 13, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Phuc lv give me the new b’s
Aug 13, 2009 at 12:14 pm
First they copy reebok
then they copy New Balance….
NIKE PREPAIR!
Aug 13, 2009 at 12:13 pm
It kinda looks like a weak saucony or something else i wouldnt wear but definitely not original
Aug 13, 2009 at 12:11 pm
I don’t know about it being a copy of the New Balance 574.. looks more like the Nike Air Pegasus, especially around the sole.
Aug 13, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Atleast if ur gonna bite so hard from another company do one of ther top designs if u still rock 574 u should kill urself and lv just did it to themselves take notes
Aug 13, 2009 at 11:43 am
These are weak.
Aug 13, 2009 at 11:28 am
New Balance all day. LV please stay in your lane. lol @ ^^^thanks 2 JB. im always broke^^^”docker’s shorts and union bay polo’s” hilarious.
Aug 13, 2009 at 11:20 am
LV will NEVER take the place of New Balance 574 shoes
Aug 13, 2009 at 11:19 am
Even though i’m feeling their concept, LVs are too pricey for me. Wonder how much these will go for…
Aug 13, 2009 at 11:17 am
Why actually read the post when you can just look at the picture and make up your own story?
Aug 13, 2009 at 11:02 am
HDkelz
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:27 am
NIce i would actually cop , sounds like a great collaboration
NOT A COLLABO! Just a replica
Aug 13, 2009 at 11:00 am
LV sneakers. Huuuu? Naaa. I’ll stick to NB 4 sure.
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:59 am
this is almost identical to the NBs. The Mid sole looks like they literally went into the NB factory and stole them.
anyone who buys this shoe rather than buying the NB version is : 1. Retarted 2. A hypebeast
why pay 5x the amount for a shoe that looks the same just without the N logo.
Shame on Louis V
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:57 am
ITS NOT A COLLABORATION YOU ILLITERATE F*CKS!!
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:54 am
@ HDkelz and Dame
I’m not usually one for calling comments out but these are one of the dumbest comments i’ve ever read. wow.
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:54 am
well even tho it looks like a copycat to us I bet in a courtroom NB couldnt without a doubt convince a judge that LV copied them… Too much litagation too much paperwork to dig thru.What will happen is LV will admit no guilt and probably some hush money will be given to NB to drop the case……Hypothetically speaking
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:53 am
how come no one calls out ALIFE for jaking the exact same model too?
this is the sign of the times. designers are getting lazier and not putting out anything interesting.
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:47 am
Appalling what a cheap rip off.
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:42 am
You expected more? I didn’t after the yezzy LVs
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:41 am
lol at the second post. you’d think LV would have enough people on their design team to not copy off of NB… but i guess its kind of flattering to be imitated by LV… anyway i love the 574’s and these shoes are bound to be wwwaaaayyy overpriced, so noone but c-list stars are going to wear em anyway. good job LV, very innovative.
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:36 am
Wut wud u rock wit these? Some dockers shorts and a union bay polo? Get these poorly designed 50+edition louis outta here mannn. Put em on a clearance rack somewhere asap. These joints r bogus. Lol
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:35 am
Loving them both I want them so bad
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:35 am
Sorry but this is just stupid! New balance is suppose to be a affordable shoe for people. I drop serious money on shoes but this is a bad move
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:34 am
Lv’s are insane I own 5 pair and everyone of then get a lot of love… Some off the wall comments like bowling shoes and such show a lack of ppl’s couture.. This a weak calloboration but lv saves the best for LV!
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:34 am
Rediculous! Anyone who buys the Louis Vuitton ones instead of the new balance once is an idiot blinded by greed arrogance and a fancy lable
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:30 am
It would help for you kids to read every once in a blue moon.
This is a wack move by LV if you ask me. First off, the NB 574 isn’t the greatest sneaker. Second, how can LV create such a great line of shoes with Kanye, but then half ass it with these? Last, like the article says, I am sure they will be at least 10x the price of the 574s.
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:30 am
not a collaboration they stole the design. and it was dumb of them because new balances are ugly
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:27 am
i like the new balance more.
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:27 am
NIce i would actually cop , sounds like a great collaboration
Aug 13, 2009 at 10:26 am
Kanye’s suck, LV suck