Francisco-based brand HOKA is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a special “Tech Stealth” pack featuring two of its popular silhouettes, the Restore Chukka and Mafate THREE2. The collection takes inspiration from the Year of the Snake, with a cobra-like pattern adorning the all-black uppers of both shoes. The Mafate THREE2 also features a Vibram Megagrip outsole for added durability and traction. These limited edition sneakers are a must-have for any sneakerhead looking to add a unique and stylish pair to their collection. So, don’t miss out on the chance to snag a pair before they’re gone!
Get Ready for the Lunar New Year with HOKA’s “Tech Stealth” Pack
Nike, adidas, and More Drop Lunar New Year-Themed Footwear
Just like that, January is nearly halfway over. As New Year’s resolutions begin to take hold (or not), brands are starting to ramp up their output once again. This week’s list of notable footwear drops involves many Lunar New Year-themed pairs, with HOKA, Salomon, Nike, adidas, New Balance and ASICS all contributing. Before we walk you through all 10 entries, let’s look back at what news from the sneaker space caught our eye this past week.
Nike Basketball Kicks Off the Year with Kobe Line’s “Year of the Mamba” Collection
Nike Basketball kicked things off with its presentation of the Kobe line’s special Year of the Mamba collection, plus a preview of two additional sneakers from the franchise that are dropping soon as well. Supreme’s SB Dunk Low collaboration was a topic of conversation yet again with its “Black” colorway being previewed. RIOT Skateshop had its SB Dunk Low officially unveiled ahead of its release next week as well. Another Hiroshi Fujiwara-led Nike collaboration popped up, this time a fragment design x Nike Air Force 1 Low and Air Presto hybrid sample. Looking to the Jumpman side of the Swoosh business, we caught an early look at the A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 3 “Diffused Blue” that is due to drop in March. A first look at the Mother’s Day-themed Air Jordan 4 “Forget Me Not” also hit the net and that’s not all for the AJ4 — a more complete visual breakdown of this year’s “White Cement” re-release was shared.
Stadium Goods Closes NYC Storefront, Ye Drops New YZY Slippers, and More Industry News
Elsewhere in the industry, Stadium Goods announced that its New York City storefront is closing as it focuses its business around online sales. Ye re-entered the footwear conversation as his new YZY slippers — the SL-01 — dropped for $20 USD. Another slip-on to catch our eye was the reveal of the Dragon Ball Z x Crocs Classic Clog “Goku.” New Balance’s 1906L adds to the list of laceless models to be discussed as both its new “Rich Oak” and “Black Suede” renditions surfaced. Taqwa Bint Ali’s adidas Adistar Pose collaboration rounded out last week with its shimmering silver finish. With all of the past week’s key headlines recapped, let’s dive into this week’s list of the ten most exciting sneaker releases, starting with HOKA’s Year of The Snake-inspired “Tech Stealth” pack. After you make your way through all ten, head over to HBX to shop styles that are available to purchase today.
HOKA Celebrates Lunar New Year with “Tech Stealth” Pack
San Francisco-based brand HOKA is celebrating the Lunar New Year with a special “Tech Stealth” pack featuring two of its popular silhouettes, the Restore Chukka and Mafate THREE2. The collection takes inspiration from the Year of the Snake, with a cobra-like pattern adorning the all-black uppers of both shoes. The Mafate THREE2 also features a Vibram Megagrip outsole for added durability and traction. These limited edition sneakers are a must-have for any sneakerhead looking to add a unique and stylish pair to their collection. So, don’t miss out on the chance to snag a pair before they’re gone!
