# Flag-Waving Street Shoes The New Balance H574J Kicks Are for True Patriots By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-h574j References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2010/08/13/ronherman-x-almond-x-new-balance-h574j/) & [newbalance](http://www.newbalance.com/) If you love America, you will love the New Balance H574J. If your sympathies lean away from the red, white and blue, then this isn’t the shoe for you. The New Balance H574J is the result of a three-way collaboration between New Balance, ALMOND and L.A. retailer Ron Herman. The H574J has a blue-gray suede finish to go along with the American flag on the heel. This shoe looks rough and tough, just like the country it represents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collaborative Footwear Design:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate and create unique shoe designs that cater to specific niche markets. - **Patriotic Fashion:** Growing demand for fashion items that allow individuals to showcase their national pride and identity. - **Heritage-inspired Designs:** Increase in popularity of products that pay homage to traditional cultural symbols and aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore collaborations with other brands to create limited edition patriotic shoe collections. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can curate a selection of patriotic fashion items, including the New Balance H574J, to cater to the growing demand for national identity in fashion. - **Design and Branding Agencies:** Opportunity for agencies to work with brands in creating heritage-inspired designs that resonate with consumers' sense of pride and nostalgia. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Country-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h-street-tf.md) - [Futuristic Sporty Patriotic Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-sneaker.md) - [Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-2.md) - [Blue-Dyed Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u1500ji.md) - [Navy Blue-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-990v6.md) - [Collaborative Mixed-Material Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-freshgoods-11.md) - [Celebratory New Year Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-610.md) - [Vibrant Sportswear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-usa-season-3.md) - [Colorful Collaborative Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mt580.md)