Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 12 March 2026
About the release
Stone Island is returning to the New Balance 574 with another “Ghost” collection, landing in three monochrome colourways for Spring Summer 2026. Rather than just recolouring a familiar runner, this collaboration pushes deeper into the Ghost concept and gives the 574 a much more sculpted, material heavy finish.
The headline detail is the fully tonal suede construction, which now wraps beyond the upper and right onto the midsole. That makes the whole shoe feel more cohesive and more deliberate than a standard 574, especially when paired with the padded tongue, collar and softened panel edges.
If you already follow Stone Island x New Balance releases, this is one of the most refined pairs the partnership has produced. It also ties directly into the wider Stone Island Ghost SS ’026 palette, so the footwear and apparel story line up properly.
Credit: Stone Island / New Balance
TL;DR – Stone Island x New Balance 574 Ghost Release Date, Registration and Where to Buy
- Release date: 11 March 2026
- Model: New Balance 574 Ghost
- Colourways: Dark Beige, Slate Blue and Dust Grey
- US retail price: $220
- UK retail price: £195
- Where to buy: Stone Island website and select stores
- How to buy: Registration through My Stone Island is required
- Key design detail: Monochrome suede upper with suede wrapped midsole
Release date and registration
The Stone Island x New Balance 574 Ghost collection releases on 11 March 2026. Unlike a standard first come first served sneaker drop, this release is built around Stone Island’s own registration flow, so that is one of the main things people need to understand before launch.
To enter, buyers need to log in or create an account and then visit the My Stone Island page to register. Stone Island is pushing this pair through its own access system rather than treating it like a regular open release, which makes registration intent just as important as the release date itself.
Pricing is expected at $220 USD, while UK listings point to £195. That makes this more premium than a standard 574, but that is clearly part of the point here, with the extra material work and Ghost specific execution doing most of the lifting.
Design and details
The core idea behind the 574 Ghost is simple, but it works well. Stone Island takes one of New Balance’s most familiar lifestyle runners and strips it back into a full monochrome object. On this second round, suede covers almost everything you see, including the midsole wrap, which gives the shoe a more continuous and elevated feel.
Additional padding across the tongue, collar and upper changes the shape too. The usual 574 lines are still there, but they look softer and more sculptural than normal. It is still recognisably a 574, just filtered through Stone Island’s product research mindset rather than classic running heritage alone.
Tonal branding keeps the look clean. The Stone Island badge appears on the tongue in dyed to match form, staying consistent with the wider Ghost line, where even the badge is treated as part of the monochrome concept rather than a contrasting statement.
Other material touches help break up the suede slightly without ruining the single colour story, including brushed “N” logos, ridged laces and a more reduced stitching layout. It is a subtle design, but not a basic one.
Colourways
Dark Beige: the warmest pair in the collection, aligned with the earthy side of the SS ’026 Ghost palette.
Slate Blue: the deepest and most technical looking option, and probably the most immediately wearable for people who want the Ghost concept without going too light.
Dust Grey: the cleanest and most minimal colourway of the three, leaning hardest into the monochrome identity.
Stone Island x New Balance 574 Ghost images
Credit: Stone Island
Why this release matters
The 574 is one of those models that can easily slip into the background because it is so familiar. That is exactly why the Ghost treatment works. Stone Island is taking something widely known and forcing people to look at it differently through material, finish and proportion rather than loud branding.
It also builds properly on last year’s Ghost 574 rather than just repeating it. The concept is the same, but the SS ’026 colour palette and the continued focus on suede wrapped tooling make this follow up feel intentional instead of recycled.
More broadly, this is a good example of why the Stone Island and New Balance partnership still lands. It is not just logo swapping. There is an actual product idea underneath it, and that gives the collection more weight than a lot of quick collaboration cycles.
Where to buy
The Stone Island x New Balance 574 Ghost will release through Stone Island’s website and select stores on 11 March 2026. Stone Island is the main destination for launch access, and registration through My Stone Island is part of the process.
If you are mainly tracking the New Balance side of the release calendar, it is still worth watching closely because this is not being treated like a standard general release. Access is much more controlled, and that changes how people need to approach the drop.
For more from both brands, browse the latest New Balance coverage and the wider Stone Island x New Balance release feed.
FAQ
When is the Stone Island x New Balance 574 Ghost release date?
The collection releases on 11 March 2026.
How do you register for the Stone Island x New Balance 574 Ghost?
You need to log in or create a Stone Island account and register through the My Stone Island page before release.
How much does the Stone Island x New Balance 574 Ghost cost?
Retail is set at $220 in the US, with UK pricing listed at £195.
What colours are in the Stone Island x New Balance 574 Ghost collection?
The three colourways are Dark Beige, Slate Blue and Dust Grey.
What makes the Stone Island x New Balance 574 Ghost different from a normal 574?
This version adds a fully monochrome suede build, a suede wrapped midsole, extra padding and Ghost specific tonal branding.
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