They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. It happens a lot. So often, in fact, that we like to ask our readers "Who did it better?" from time to time when we see a new release that closely resembles something we've seen before.
While catching up on our Internet humping over the long weekend, we caught a glimpse of a new Nike silhouette inspired by retro runners. The Nike MS78 features a dual-density sole, heel cup, and squared toebox, and definitely rings some bells in the nostalgia department. Is Nike's interpretation an improvement on the shape we've grown to love in the New Balance 574, or is the O.G. version still where it's at? Check out detailed pics after the jump and let us know who did it better...
Nike MS78
vs.
New Balance 574
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Jake November 30th, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Depending on who is wearing them, I think they can go both ways. I, personally, am a much bigger fan of the New balances.
dhitacool November 30th, 2010 at 07:46 PM
I think the same as cool
Dillon November 30th, 2010 at 07:54 PM
yeah its pretty obvious nike tried to swag jack nb with those ms78s
smoove November 30th, 2010 at 07:54 PM
hahaha yeah
John November 30th, 2010 at 08:03 PM
I'm a fan of New Balaces but also a fan of simple comfortable shoes. If Nike MS78 comfortable "let's ride".
Bobby November 30th, 2010 at 09:13 PM
Newbies all day... not even close can't rip the 574
ceej December 1st, 2010 at 02:51 AM
I like nb better because I have one and I totally love the mesh design...
OneBigDude December 1st, 2010 at 07:47 AM
You won't get any fake New Balance 574. With Nike MS78 I think there is?
Yanni December 1st, 2010 at 11:30 AM
NB without a doubt.. Besides its confortable fit and great quality, NB 574 looks way more hip.
Aleks December 1st, 2010 at 11:37 AM
New balance 574, ?? ?? ???? ????i ?? Nike MS78. ??i???, new balance, ?????? ??????, ????? "?? ????????" ????????, ?????????? ????????... . ??? ?????, New Balance! ;)
emi December 6th, 2010 at 03:47 PM
this nike sucks. NB is the original.