A few days ago, I told you in an article (available HERE) about the latest creation of KangaROOS in honor of the Chinese New Year celebrating the Year of the Tiger. Having had the chance to receive it, I suggest you to discover it in pictures at my feet.
This Runaway 001 CNY2 « Year of the Tiger » retains the red and gold color palette seen on the 2020 model. These colors have a strong symbolism in China. According to the mythological imagination, red and gold serve as an aid to chase away the man-eating monster that returns every year. In a broader sense, this sneaker can help fight evil throughout the year.
Handcrafted in Germany by the experts at Hummel und Hummel, this sneaker features an upper combining beige calf mesh and nubuck with red suede overlays. To complete the look, the side panels are adorned with a brown/black tiger stripe and the iconic KangaROOS logo rests on a red insert adorned with delicate gold embroidery. The handcrafted insole is breathable, moisture-wicking, antibacterial and recyclable. As Always with KangaROOS, great attention is paid to detail. This includes the special gold and red « Year of the Tiger » tongue tag, the Chinese-inspired shiny beige laces, the removable yellow pom-pom added to the red upper eyelet and the gold embroidered calligraphy on the side heel. The design harmony is ensured by a black heel clip extending to the midfoot, a beige midsole and a light blue outsole.
The pair comes in a special box featuring an artwork-like illustration and with a dollar bill tucked into the iconic small tongue pocket.
The KangaROOS Runaway 001 CNY2 « Year of the Tiger » will be released in a limited edition of 350 pieces on January 28, 2022, in select stores : 43einhalb / Acribik / Afew / Allike / Bijsmaak / Concrete / Egotrips / Footshop / Gloryhole / Hanon / HHV / J’N’S / Overkill / Schrittmacher / SneakAvenue / SneakerStudio / Sneakerbaas / Street Riddekerk / Suppa / The Box / Titolo / Xander Franklin, as well as online at kangaroos.de/shop. Be ready !
