The Chinese Lunar New Year is getting closer, and the big shoe manufacturers pay homage to the Asian community on the date. It’s the turn of Nike with the Air Jordan 1 Low Year of the Rabbit.
The call begins on January 22 Year of the Rabbit, the beginning of a new lunar cycle, according to the Chinese calendar. This holiday is celebrated not only in China, its country of origin, but also in other Asian countries, in addition to the emigrant communities present in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States.
For 2023-24, the animal being honored is the rabbit. According to Chinese astrology, it is an emblem of longevity, grace, good manners, healthy advice, kindness and sensitivity.
And since the date is special, Nike will put on sale a limited edition of 5 thousand pairs of shoes Air Jordan 1 Low Year of the Rabbit. The launch will happen this Saturday, January 21, for a price yet to be announced.
The main characteristics of the Air Jordan 1 Low Year of the Rabbit sneakers, in commemoration of the Chinese Lunar New Year
Nike shoes, Air Jordan 1 Low Year of the Rabbit, they play with a brown, gray and off-white color scheme.
As it explains Sneaker News, most of the forefoot linings are in a semi-faded brown suede material, while the toecaps are smooth white leather.
Both the swooshes and heel panels are furry, playing with the theme of the Rabbit in the Lunar New Year. Its laces are also hairy, another nod to the zodiacal figure.
Another special detail in the red template: the figure of the Jumpman in gold, following the colors of the Chinese flag.
The shoes will be sold in the SNKRS page from Nike, and they are expected in select retailers not only in some places in China, but also in the United States.
