The Best "Year of the Horse" Lunar New Year Kicks
Shies dropping in every shade of red to ring in the new year.
Lunar New Year is fast approaching, and even through all the food preparation, cleaning and decorating, there’s still time to get fly in time for the festivities. Luckily, some of the biggest brands have got you covered, dropping some special-edition footwear in fiery shades of red and stable-inspired patterns for the Year of the Horse.
Lunar New Year is always one of the most exciting seasons from a fashion perspective. Limited-edition drops bring new handbags, outerwear and jewelry to our closets, but the footwear is criminally underrated. From classic, all-red colorways to unique patterns and materials inspired by the year itself, no LNY drop is ever the same. Get your hooves at the ready: adidas, Timberland, Vibram and more are ready to dress you from head-to-toe this year.
Whether your Lunar New Year is fully-planned or not, these kicks are sure to inspire your wardrobe this year. Keep scrolling to see some of the best Year of the Horse footwear releases so far.
adidas Originals x CLOT by Edison Chen
adidas and Edison Chen’s ongoing partnership has brought the world some of the most unique reimaginations of the German brand’s classic sneaker silhouettes. Elevating the Superstar as a dress shoe, the reinterpreted sneaker features a hard, heeled sole and a cowhide, horse-print upper. Complete with the signature shell toe and a leather tassel on the tongue, this pair of steppers are sure to make you best-dressed at the family dinner.
Vibram FiveFingers “Grounded Strength, Forward Motion”
Vibram FiveFingers owned 2025 as one of the most popular footwear brands of the year, and now the brand is putting its best foot forward for 2026. The “Grounded Strength, Forward Motion” capsule remixes the Graspifier and V-Run silhouettes in flaming hot red and orange. Tiny horse graphics gallop across the V-Run in a dark shade of red, standing out against the fiery orange.
Timberland Premium 6‑Inch Boot
For Lunar New Year, the iconic Timberland 6-inch boot is getting a subtle makeover. A light suede upper stays true to the brand’s signature style, with a navy blue collar around the ankle adding a unique contrast. Red laces create a muted touch of festive cheer, with a commemorative, suede tag embossed with a horse deign completing the sleek style.
