These are new shoes without a box. However, they were tried at home right after purchase (just once) and then stored. It does not have defects or signals of use at all.
"991 Made in England 'Chinese New Year - Year Of The Ox'" refers to
a special edition New Balance 991 sneaker released to celebrate the Chinese New Year, specifically the "Year of the Ox" which typically occurs every 12 years in the Chinese zodiac calendar; this particular pair is distinguished by its design elements that pay homage to the ox, often featuring brown suede and subtle detailing with a theme related to the animal.
Brown suede, often with subtle ox-related design accents