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JohnnysKicks x Air Force 1 ‘Year of the Snake’ Slithers Into the Hottest CNY Sneaker Spot”

Ring in the Lunar New Year with this sizzling Air Force 1.

Caryn Ganess by Caryn Ganess
September 6, 2025
in Nike Air Force 1, Trending
Air Force 1 "Year of the Snake"

Image Credit: John Trottier

The Chinese New Year is finally upon us. And although a huge chunk of the official sneaker releases this year may have disappointed (womp womp), custom sneaker artists John Trottier (@johnnyskicks) and Yuang Louis (@louis_yuang) have come through with an impressive Air Force 1 “Year of the Snake” design to celebrate the occasion.

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A Closer Look At The Design

Air Force 1 "Year of the Snake"
Image Credit: John Trottier

The dynamic duo has packed a clean white Air Force 1 full of intricate details, including tonal snakeskin leather at the toe and a grey snake crest graphic on the toebox. Our fave element, however, is the snake cutouts underlayed with snakeskin leather, which you’ll find slithering around the hindfoot panels. It’s a distinctive detail that immediately catches attention.

Other design touches include deep crimson highlights on the laces, profile Swooshes, and heel tabs to commemorate the Lunar New Year, as well as a thorn-like motif on the quarter panels to add extra intrigue.

To complete the look, the shoe boasts an off-white midsole and outsole that allows the texture and accents on the upper to truly shine.

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How To Secure A Pair Of Air Force 1 “Year of the Snake” Sneakers

Air Force 1 "Year of the Snake"
Image Credit: John Trottier

If you would like to celebrate the “Year of the Snake” with these custom Air Force 1 sneakers, you’ll need to enquire about availability and pricing by contacting Trottier or Louis directly via their Instagram profiles.

In the meantime, be sure to scroll through our site to see even more sneaker designs featuring snakeskin embellishments, including the Air Jordan 1 High “Gold Snake,” Air Jordan 1 Low “Mojave”, and the Air Jordan 6 “Red Python”. For more unique and concept sneakers, don’t forget to follow us here at Sneaker Fortress.

Air Force 1 "Year of the Snake"
Image Credit: John Trottier
Air Force 1 "Year of the Snake"
Image Credit: John Trottier

Would you rock these custom Air Force 1 sneakers to celebrate the “Year of the Snake”? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! 

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About the Author: Caryn Ganess

Caryn Ganess is a South African writer with a sharp eye for sneaker culture and a knack for digging into the psychology behind pop culture. From breaking down the legacy of the Nike Cortez to exploring what makes movie villains tick, she blends academic insight with real-world flavour.

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