Chinese streetwear label Clot teamed up with Nike back in 2006 to release a special rendition of the Air Max 1 dubbed, “Kiss of Death” to celebrate the opening of China’s first sneaker boutique ACU. 15 years later, the popular collab is set to return in 2021.
The shoe pays homage to Clot’s Chinese roots reflective by “Chi,” that’s known as spiritual energy that flows through the human body connecting it with the universe.
Dressed in a Net, Deep Red, and Orange Blazer color scheme. This Nike Air Max 1 is expected to look exactly like the original featuring Beige suede paneling, Deep Red snakeskin embossing and ostrich embellishments. Orange detailing, a transparent toe box, which displays the insoles that shows the pressure points of the foot as a nod to a Chinese medicinal theory atop a translucent outsole displaying an image of the foot completes the design.
Clot Nike Air Max 1 Kiss of Death Release Date
Look for the Clot x Nike Air Max 1 “Kiss of Death” to release on February 27th at select retailers and StockX. The retail price tag is set at $150 USD.
Color: Net/Deep Red-Orange Blaze
Style Code: DD1870-100
Clot Release Date: February 27, 2021
SNKRS Release Date: March 27, 2021
Price: $150
UPDATE 3/17: Following a launch on February 27th outside the states, Nike has confirmed that the “Kiss of Death” Air Max 1 will launch March 27th via SNKRS for $150 USD.
UPDATE 2/17: Clot has announced that the updated “Kiss of Death” Air Max 1 will release February 27th at JUICE locations worldwide, as well as special pop-up activations in Hong Kong (Fashion Walk), Shanghai (JUICE Julu Rd.), Taipei (JUICE Taipei), Taichung (JUICE Taichung), Guangzhou (Taikoo Hui), Shenzhen (MIxC World) and Chengdu (IFS). The shoe will also be available online on the JUICE App and JUICE ONLINE Mini Program. For JUICE STORE USA launch information, please stay tuned to @juicestoreusa social media accounts.
In celebration of Air Max Day, this version of the “Kiss of Death” Air Max 1 comes with a few notable changes such as a perforated toe, reflective heel tab and new graphics for the insole and outsole. Clot also enlisted 4PK’s Chef in the campaign further highlighting the sneaker’s Chinese traditional medicine inspirations.
UPDATE 2/14: Nike reveals official photos of 2021’s Clot x Nike Air Max 1 “Kiss of Death” releasing sometime in March.
UPDATE 2/3: Here is a first look at 2021’s Clot x Nike Air Max 1 “Kiss of Death” via DJ Khaled. A release date should take place around Air Max Day 2021.
(2006 Clot x Nike Air Max 1 “Kiss of Death” shown below)
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