Manufactured at the brand’s UK factory in Flimby, the New Balance 1500 'Year of The Rat' celebrates Lunar New Year in understated fashion, highlighted by predominantly black upper constructed from premium pigskin suede. Details include brown suede overlays, perforated detailing on the toe box and embroidered branding hits in beige and metallic gold. A lightweight ENCAP midsole pairs with a black rubber outsole to deliver a smooth ride.