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“Chinese New Year” Nike Air Force 1: Official Images

January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 Brandon King

The Air Force 1 is no stranger to Nike’s Chinese New Year collection. This edition features a white upper with an embossed Chinese pattern and leather Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. On the rear heel overlay is found an embossed “NIKE AIR” logo, while a multi-hued pattern is found on the inner. A white midsole and translucent outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Chinese New Year” Air Force one is scheduled to release sometime in January of 2020 at nike.com and select retail venues. Nike Air Force 1 Low…

This Kyrie 5 celebrates the Chinese New Year

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 Brandon King

The Kyrie 5 is the latest silhouette to join the Year of the Pig celebration. This special edition Kyrie 5 features a black upper with the Bai Jia Yi pattern finding a home on the the heel as well as the Flytrap midfoot overlay. The Kyrie logo on the tongue is purple and the same color is used on the logo and Kyrie signature found on the red insole. The upper sits atop a black midsole with purple found along the lateral side of the forefoot. A white outsole with…

Nike Air VaporMax 2019 now part of Chinese New Year Collection

January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 Brandon King

Just when you thought we had seen all the shoes , we are proven wrong. The VaporMax 2019 has been invited to the Year of the Pig Celebration. The Chinese New Year VaporMax 2019 features a red TPE semi-translucent with metallic gold accenting on the Swoosh logo, lace holes lace tips and tongue. Chinese characters on the heel tab complete completes the look of the upper. The aforementioned upper sits atop a black VaporMax unit. The “Chinese New Year” Nike Air VaporMax is anticipated for release later this month at…

Nike Air Max VaporMax Utility “Chinese New Year” Release Date

January 6, 2019 Brandon King

The Nike Chinese New Year train continues to pickup new passengers. The newest addition to the collection is the Nike Air VaporMax Utility. This VaporMax Utility features an all-red upper with gold accents as well as black detailing. On the rear pull tabs Chinese characters and the Bai Jia Yi is found on the insoles. This upper sits atop a thin red Cushlon midsole and red VaporMax unit with black rubber on the outsole in key impact zones. The “Chinese New Year” Nike Air VaporMax Utility has an expected February…

Nike Air Flightposite “Chinese New Year “

January 6, 2019January 6, 2019 Brandon King

Another day, another shoe seemingly added to Nike’s Chinese New Year collection. The newest addition is the Air Flightposite. This version of the classic silhouette features a purple Foamposite upper that has a gradiation to a near-pink, in addition to the design that also adorns the aforementioned upper. The same coloration is present on the Swoosh that is present on the upper. The black neoprene sleeve has a geometric pattern of conjoined triangles with a logo of praying hands at the top of the sleeve. The outsole seems to be…

Nike Air Max ‘98 “Chinese New Year” Official Images

January 1, 2019January 1, 2019 Brandon King

The Air Max ‘98 will also be part of the sneaker lineup from Nike celebrating the Chinese New Year. There will be a men’s and a women’s version of this sneaker and the images shown are that of the women’s shoe. The women’s Air Max ‘98 features a multitude of colors and materials on its upper. The six materials is derived from features of the last 12 years of Nike Chinese New Year footwear. The women’s “Chinese New Year” is expected to have a January release at nike.com and select…

Air Max ‘98 ”Chinese New Year”

December 8, 2018December 8, 2018 Brandon King

In celebration of its 20th anniversary and to pay respect to its rabid Chinese fan base, Nike is Release this special edition of the Air Max ‘98. This Air Max ‘98 features Chinese artwork on its upper which is overlaid by rands of pony hair and snakeskin. Other touches include red patent leather detailing and teal accents. This upper sits atop a white midsole and a black outsole with an image of praying hands on the heel. The Nike Air Max ‘98 CNY to release at some point in February…

“Chinese New Year” Nike Air Foamposite One soon to release

January 31, 2018January 31, 2018 Brandon King

The official images have leaked of this upcoming Foamposite One, which is celebrating the coming Chinese New Year. The shoe features a yellow to blue fade from toe-to- heel on the lateral side. The medial side feature a toe-to-heel yellow to purple fade. Dispersed across the upper are graphics of birds, flowers and fireworks. Red is utilized on the Swoosh on the lateral toe as well as the Penny logos on the tongue, heel, pull tabs and on the outsole. The aforementioned upper sits atop a translucent outsole. Other detailing…

Chinese New Year Air Jordan 12 releasing as GS exclusive

November 21, 2016November 21, 2016 Brandon King

Jordan Brand helps celebrate the Chinese New Year with this special edition colorway of the Air Jordan 12. This sneaker features a light tan upper and a woven pattern on the lateral and medial overlays instead of the traditional lizard print. Faux wood are used for the eyelets and the “JUMPMAN” panel. Rounding out the look of this sneaker are Chinese characters on the tongue, red inner lining and a white outsole. These are slated for an early 2016 release but dont get too excited fellas, as these are a…