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Jordan Brand is already looking ahead to next year, gearing up for the upcoming 2023 Lunar New Year. As the Year of the Rabbit approaches, the titular shoe brand is tapping into the extensive reach of the sneaker community, following in the footsteps of its Nike counterparts to join in on the celebrations of the Lunar New Year. Luka Dončić’s signature shoe has become the first performance silhouette to join the brand’s honorary endeavors, seeing the Jordan Luka 1 arrive to round out the “Year of the Rabbit” collection.The shoe is constructed in a cream tonal palette across the mesh base and protective TPU overlays. The Jordan Luka 1 features a low-cut design that features the new IsoPlate system and the full-length Formula23 foam in the midsole for additional responsiveness for athletes. The offering sees the basketball shoe features faded shades of olive accents on the tongue tabs while embracing the red embroidery for the Dončić logo and parts of the rubber heel counter while the gold and red pull tabs draws a resemblance to the Jordan 36 “El Matador” PE. The shoe sits atop a semi-translucent outsole to round out the design. Take a look above at the Jordan Luka 1 “Year of the Rabbit” set to release in select retailers and online at Nike for $130 USD in the coming weeks.In other footwear news, “Noble Green” outfits the Nike Dunk Low and Air Force 1 Low.

As Nike continues its preparation for the new year, it has revealed its latest colorway theme, “Noble Green.” Arriving in a color scheme fitting for the University of Oregon, “Noble Green” has popped up on both the Dunk Low and Air Force 1 Low.Beginning with the Dunk Low’s entry in the series, its tumbled leather upper begins with a white toe box and heel. At the midfoot’s base, a bright yellow breaks up the otherwise green and white presentation of the upper. Overlays arrive in its titular “Noble Green” with the Swooshes and heel tab favoring a rough suede finish. Wheat laces create an aged effect while a classic white midsole rests atop its signature green shade at the outsole. Pivoting to the Air Force 1 Low option, a white tumbled leather base is joined by tumbled leather overlays in “Noble Green.” The green hue also appears at the Swooshes and heel tab in a smooth leather. Wheat laces return, this time with a complementary off-white tongue supporting it while the sole unit color composition matches its Dunk Low counterpart to complete the look.Currently, the Nike Dunk Low and Air Force 1 Low “Noble Green” is expected to launch at the beginning of 2023 via Nike and select retailers. Keep an eye out for additional “Noble Green” colorways to pop up in the coming weeks and stay tuned for additional release information.In other footwear news, the Nike SB team is restocking select SB Dunk styles via SNKRS Exclusive Access to round out its 20th anniversary this week.