Nike's Chinese New Year Air Force 1s Just Got More Ornate

News of this release was first published January 29, 2024.

Update January 31, 2024: Nike have released official imagery of the 'Chinese New Year' Air Force 1s, which gives a clearer idea of the level of detail that has gone into the release. Peep the new looks above and below, and look for them to be released on February 14.

The Chinese New Year is a running theme within the sneaker community, with brands often dialling up the details in order to celebrate the holiday. And while we’ve seen a fair few contenders for the best Year of the Dragon-themed sneakers in 2024 already, this one may just have them all beat.

Sure, Nike have already readied an Air Force 1 for the occasion, but let’s be real – it barely holds a candle to this one. Shared by @shanghaisole over on Instagram, this masterpiece of a pair is reportedly hitting the SNKRS app in China next month, so let’s take a closer look.

Decked out in super-luxe satin-style uppers that stretch down to the outsole (yes, even the midsole looks to have received a wrap) the pair boasts a textured floral pattern (complete with subtle Swooshes), while a delicate golden embroidered dragon works its way along its lateral sidewalls. Nike branding also appears in gilded tones on the heel, and the pair's tongue tabs and dubraes feature additional Chinese character detailing.

While there’s still not a lot of info on this ‘Year of the Dragon’ Nike Air Force 1 right now, it looks like they’re set to be a Chinese exclusive and are reported to be dropping on the SNKRS app on February 14 for an estimated retail price of $365. Keep it locked for more info as it comes in!