The New Balance XC-72 'Chinese New Year' celebrates the year of the tiger through its distinctive design, incorporating both neutral earth tones and vibrant graphics. This exclusive sneaker showcases a tiger camouflage print in a bold crimson color on the heel tab and toe box. The rest of the upper features contrasting paneling, with beige mesh and charcoal textile, adorned with a reflective 'N' logo in light grey. Adding to its performance features, the sneaker boasts a lightweight EVA midsole, encased by a vertically divided rubber outsole. This rubber outsole is further accentuated by the XC15's 'gripper' tread as well as the studded pattern derived from the 375 model.