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30 Year of the Tiger sneakers: from Nike and Adidas to Dior and Gucci, the best buys to look out

  • We bring you the ultimate guide to Lunar New Year-inspired sneakers – 30 of the most desirable pairs, listed in alphabetical order by brand
  • Some of these are only released in Greater China and others are limited edition, so act fast or prepare to track them down on resale sites

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New Balance has partnered with Italian soccer club AS Roma to create the New Balance 237 sneaker for Lunar New Year 2022. The club’s wolf logo is on the shoe and the insoles feature a golden tiger face. Here is the ultimate guide to Year of the Tiger sneakers. Photo: Handout

The Year of the Tiger kicks off on February 1, and one way to ensure you put your best foot forward is a new pair of kicks.

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As has become tradition over the last decade or so, the biggest shoe brands and fashion houses are marking the festivities with footwear – and more than ever have joined in the fun this year.

Here is a round-up of the Lunar New Year-inspired and Year of the Tiger sneakers that have been released for the shoe game’s annual celebration of the Chinese zodiac.

Remember that some of these are only released in Greater China and others are limited edition, so act fast or prepare to track them down on resale sites.
The Adidas Superstar Year of the Tiger Edition. Photo: Handout
The Adidas Superstar Year of the Tiger Edition. Photo: Handout

1. Adidas Superstar Year of the Tiger Edition

“Unleash your inner beast” is what the brand with the three stripes says. We say it earns its Year of the Tiger stripes with a wild “safari” shoe that features zebra print insoles and leopard print laces.

The Adidas Superstar Spring Classic. Photo: Handout
The Adidas Superstar Spring Classic. Photo: Handout
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