The New Balance 997 has endured decades of culture shifts due to its retro-inspired styling and progressive design since 1991. Celebrating the Chinese New Year, this 'Red' edition features a triple mix of mesh, nubuck and leather on the upper, with traditional bagua icons seen on the tongue and footbed. The ENCAP midsole is highlighted by a metallic accent on the sidewall. The ridged rubber outsole is positioned underneath.