The New Balance 471 reimagines ‘70s running heritage as a modern everyday essential, combining a sleek low-profile silhouette with a wedge-shaped EVA midsole and classic herringbone outsole for familiar comfort and traction. Premium materials elevate the design, featuring breathable mesh underlays paired with hairy suede overlays for a naturally worn-in look, while signature details like the exposed foam tongue, leather ‘N’ logos, and the distinctive ‘fang’ toebox—borrowed from the original 320—add an authentic, heritage-inspired finish.