Nike Air Force 1 Low CNY ‘’Year of the Dragon’’ - HJ4285-777

To properly celebrate the 2024 Chinese New Year, which will usher in the year of the dragon, Nike and its teams have created a true masterpiece by revisiting the Air Force 1 Low in a remarkably soft version. Clad in silk enhanced with meaningful gold embroidery, this beauty legitimately stands as the ultimate piece of the ‘’Year of the Dragon’’ series. Before its release on February 14th, we invite you to discover it in detail on Sneaker Style.

Nike Celebrates Chinese New Year with a Silk-Smooth, Fine Gold-Finished Air Force 1 Low.

The history of Nike has taught us that the Air Force 1, one of its most iconic and popular sneakers, almost disappeared from circulation just two years after its introduction on NBA basketball courts. In 1984, the American equipment manufacturer had indeed undertaken to cease its commercialization, despite its success, to leave the field open to its replacement. Like the phoenix rising from its ashes, the silhouette finally reappeared in the Nike catalog in 1986, under the impetus of three specialized retailers from Baltimore. This phoenix, to which we have taken the liberty of comparing the famous AF-1, is precisely highlighted in this new, as beautiful as it is limited, edition of the model. It stands alongside a dragon to symbolize the harmony that all those celebrating the 2024 Chinese New Year this Saturday, February 10th, will aspire to enjoy. Resolutely luxurious, the Air Force 1 Low CNY is part of the ‘’Year of the Dragon’’ collection. Without further ado, let's discover it together on Sneaker Style.

A pair of sneakers synonymous with happiness, but far too limited.

The first thing to know about this already highly coveted example of the classic Nike Air Force 1 Low is that it will unfortunately only be released in China, on the SNKRS app. The Swoosh brand effectively wanted to play the exclusivity card with a release exclusive to the Middle Kingdom. However, if you are patient and ready to break the bank, nothing will prevent you from buying it on StockX, for example.

Well, let's get back to this famous finish that Nike wanted to be very refined, and even luxurious, to use the term used previously. For the 2024 Chinese New Year, which will mark the entry into the year of the dragon, the creative teams of the American giant have dressed the timeless « Uptown » in a textile dress as fine as silk. CLOT fans will be delighted! This covers both the upper and the sole of the shoes and is revealed in a palette of soft and exotic colors. On the program: different shades of yellow with sometimes vanilla and especially golden accents that give the pair a false air of old, even ancestral tapestry. A further artisanal dimension is corroborated by the addition of imposing embroideries intermingling mythical animals and perfectly complementary floral motifs. A dragon stretches over the left foot, while the right is adorned with a phoenix. A surprising duo that, according to beliefs, guarantees double happiness, otherwise embodied by the characters « 喜喜 ». These have been added to the top of the front tongue, at the end of the aglets, and on the lace jewels.

Note, to be complete, that the traditional perforations on the top of the toes have disappeared, as have those normally present on the base of each side panel. However, the Swoosh proudly sits in its place, on either side of the foot. The same goes for the Nike Air logo on the heel. Finally, a special box has obviously been designed to offer packaging worthy of the pair.

We can regret that this Air Force 1 Low CNY ‘’Year of the Dragon’’ is an exclusive to the Nike SNEAKERS. Because even at $365, we wouldn't have hesitated for a second to give it a try to maintain the hope of adding it to our collection.