Twelve Years Later, The Nike KD 4 “Year Of The Dragon” Returns

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The Year of the Dragon — much like that of the other 11 animals in the Chinese Zodiac — takes place only every 12 years. And with another celebration nearly upon us, Nike is looking back on their efforts over a decade ago, ushering in a sequel to the KD 4‘s previous nod to the mightest of the signs.

Rather than recreate the original from 2012, the Swoosh has opted to go in a quite a different direction for the Nike KD 4 “Year of the Dragon 2.0.” Shying away from the cool tones of its predecessor, the sequel proffers a construction largely dressed in shades of cream and off-white. Brown, then, details the adjacent branding, raised embroidery, and the pattern underneath the strap’s bright red Swoosh. Finally, a dragon motif is emblazoned onto the heel, weaving over and under the somewhat oversized check.

Enjoy an early look at the Nike KD 4 “Year of the Dragon 2.0” right here. Given its themes, the pair should be available via Nike SNKRS and possibly select retailers sometime in February of 2024.

In other news, Royal Reimagined 1s are releasing tomorrow.