991 "Year of the Ox" M991YOX

The New Balance 991 “Year of the Oxâ€?is a special look for the retro inspired lifestyle shoe that honors the traditional Chinese holiday. Turning 20 years old in 2021. the “Year of the Oxâ€?also celebrates the model's heritage with this ultra versatile look for the former running shoe. A rustic plush brown suede material is layered over the brown mesh base on the mid-panel and eyelets. Tonal leather overlays appear on the forefoot and heel. A brown “Nâ€?logo with yellow accenting can be found on either side of the shoe and brown embroidered â€?91â€?detailing is stitched onto the branding window on the heel. Additional branding efforts include yellow embroidered “New Balanceâ€?and â€?91â€?on the brown leather overlay on the brown mesh tongue. The midsole displayed a two-tone white-and-grey look. New Balance's renowned ABZORB cushioning is embedded within the midsole for impact absorption. True to New Balance's less-is-more branding ethos. the only references to Chinese New Year appear on the red nylon overlay on the underside of the tongue. Release date: April 21. 2021.