This Nike Air Force 1 Low "Chinese New Year" is Exclusive to Asia

The 2024 Lunar New Year collection has been the most extensive yet, with countless colorways from both Nike and their Jordan Brand subsidiary. Among the catalog, there have been a handful of Asian-exclusive releases; but none quite as striking as this new Air Force 1 Low.

This special edition is set to release on SNKRS in China on February 14th, coinciding with both Valentine’s Day and the Lunar New Year.

The shoe itself is a visual feast, marrying the traditional with the contemporary. It features a lavish golden silk fabric upper, richly adorned with metallic elements and intricate embroidery that encapsulates the Year Of The Dragon theme. The design isn't just surface deep – it wraps around the entire shoe, including the midsole, creating a 360-degree artwork. Underneath lies a classic cream-colored rubber outsole, grounding the design in Air Force 1 heritage.

The shoe is not just a fashion statement; it's a cultural narrative. It integrates significant Chinese characters and a pattern that symbolizes “dragon and phoenix present auspiciousness,” a nod to both the Lunar New Year and the day of love. The pattern is a tapestry of traditional Chinese symbols like peonies, goldfish, mandarin ducks, and bats, each representing prosperity and good fortune in love.

The Air Force 1 Low “Chinese New Year” is expected to be exclusive to the Greater China market, and will release in the region on February 14th, 2024.