Exclusively releasing in only 7000 pairs the Air Max 1 CNY ‘Longevity’ dropped to commemorate Chinese New Year in 2020. While rarity plays a key factor in the desirability, the unique use of colour blocking, materials, and prints make these 87’s all-the-more enticing. Acid wash denim, the most subtle material on the upper, provides the pair’s base. The denim is only visible through at the toe and vamp, before being overlaid by a wide range of printed and debossed patent leathers. Hot punk mudguards arrive with a forefoot mini-Swoosh in vibrant yellow and are embellished with debossed Chinese characters all-around. Blue vamp panels come printed with dragon motifs, and are then overlaid by plain peach Swooshes. The Heel and collar panels provide further pattern detail, the former a floral print with the latter boasting butterflies. The pair is complete with black midsoles, a volt Air unit, and an icy-blue translucent outsole.
Nike Air Max 1 Chinese New Year Longevity (2020)
