Lunar New Year Jordan releases often lean flashy. This one doesn’t. Instead, the story unfolds quietly through texture, materials, and cultural cues that reward a closer look.
The Air Jordan 1 Low SE “Year of the Horse” dons a grounded color palette. White leather forms the base, layered with earthy brown panels and finished with a Sail midsole that softens the contrast. What immediately shifts the energy is the heel, where spotted pony hair introduces movement and ties directly into the Year of the Horse theme. Embossed suede Swooshes add another layer, subtly nodding to saddle-inspired design details used across the wider collection.
Red laces help slice through all those neutrals, but thankfully don’t dominate. Red has also been a symbolic color worn during Lunar New Year for generations, representing luck, energy and good fortune. Small details round out the shoe. An embroidered canvas tongue, gold Jumpman hangtag and a worn-down Jordan label stitched along the side of the Swoosh also speak to subtle texture rather than embellishment.
Inside, custom insoles spell out “Jordan” in a Western-style font, finishing the concept without overexplaining it.
The Air Jordan 1 Low SE “Year of the Horse” releases February 2026 for $150 via Nike.com and selected retailers.
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Air Jordan 1 Low SE “Year of the Horse”
Color: Sail/Light Chocolate-Hemp
Style Code: IQ5321-121
Release Date: February 2026
Price: $150
