Nike Year of the Dragon Collection

For the 11th annual release of Nike’s celebration of the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Dragon Collection featured the Air Force 1 Low Supreme, Nike Kobe VII System Supreme, the Nike Zoom KD IV, as well as offering a first look at the Air Jordan 2012. Brimming with design details inspired by the Chinese New Year, each shoe features a unique theme, capturing Nike’s global imprint.

Nike Air Force 1 Low Supreme

Nike Zoom KD IV
Nike Kobe VII System Supreme

Our favorite pick of the collection is the Air Jordan 2012 (above) that features printed insoles to inspire with mantras “Fly Around” and “Fly Through” celebrating the 30 year anniversary of the Air Jordan. The bootie insole (below) is detachable, same for the Kobe VII System Supreme, offering a new level of customizable comfort in performance sneakers. We especially appreciate the bare bones silhouette the Nike Flywire has to offer and hope to see more bootie-inspired shapes this year. -Calvy Click

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