words // Brandon Richard
In February, the Jordan Brand introduced a special "Year of the Dragon" colorway of the Air Jordan 2012, inspired by the shape shifting Azure Dragon whose supernatural powers allowed it to fly among the clouds. The same theme, derived from the Nine-Dragon Walls found in imperial China, has now been applied to Chris Paul's CP3.V.
The Azure Dragon adorns the tongue and sockliner of the shoe, as well as within Chinese characters visible beneath a translucent sole. Linked to the Dragon's lore, clouds have been made a focal point of the "Year of the Dragon" CP3.V. A cloud design covers the box’s tissue paper to set the tone, then continues in a light application on the forefoot and under the sole.
Pay tribute to the luckiest year of the Chinese Zodiac Calendar by grabbing the "Year of the Dragon" CP3.V at Jordan retailers this Thursday. Retail will be $120.
