Nike’s inaugural foray into recognizing Chinese New Year dates way back to 2002 with the release of the Air Force 1 “Year Of The Horse”. Since then, the annual tradition was established, generating a highly collectible series of AF1s that include some timeless hits like 2011’s “Year Of The Rabbit” and 2006’s “Year Of The Dog”. Continuing the saga in early 2024 is the “Year Of The Dragon”, and this upcoming release will be accompanied by a unique accessory not seen in any previous release.
The Air Force 1 is appropriately decorated with scaly textured panels, an opaque outsole that blends coconut milk with a strawberry pink, and a distinct jeweled Swoosh. What sets these apart from the entire “Year Of The…” series is the dragon-shaped D-ring carabiner, finished with an oily iridescent exterior.
Nike typically allocates this yearly drop as an Asia-exclusive, so stay tuned to find out exactly when and where you can cop the Air Force 1 “Year Of The Dragon”.
In other Chinese New Year themed footwear, check out the upcoming Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Year Of The Dragon”.