Among all the Air Jordans I’ve seen, I’ve got to say that the ‘Year of the Rabbit’ sneakers are my favorite.
Being born in the year of the rabbit himself, Jordan has decided to release a shoe that commemorates the animal for Chinese New Years. The shoe is outfitted with gray, white, gold and most importantly red which is a symbol of good luck in Chinese culture. The Air Jordan 'Year of the Rabbit' sneaker will be available in China February 1st and in Los Angeles February 20th in limited quantities for $180.
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Celebrate New Years With the Air Jordan ‘Year of the Rabbit'
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