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In honor of the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Snake, popular shoe brand Vibram will be releasing a limited edition version of its popular design, the KSO Evo. To honor the Year of the Snake, this design will feature multiple snakeskin elements, and the pair has already grabbed the attention of many worldwide. The design preserves the shoe's distinctive barefoot construction while incorporating a textured upper pattern that mimics snake scales.
Vibram took to its official Instagram handle to share the news of the launch. Check out the post below.
Speaking of the thought behind the design, the Instagram post caption reads as follows.
"The KSO Evo CNY with his snakeskin-patterned upper and rich red tones celebrate the agility and prosperity of the Year of the Snake."
While the shoe in itself has left people in awe, what many people commented on was the visual appeal of the photoshoot that was done for the launch.
"Yall are going crazy with the imagery fr" - @melianjunius
"I love everything about these photos 🤎" - @sereya_barefoot
"Beautiful work!" - @maisie_willoughby
While the pair's design has gotten Vibram fans worldwide excited, the limited edition collection will be released exclusively in the Doe Flagship Store in Shanghai.
Everything we know about the Vibram limited edition KSO Evo "Year of the Snake"
The Vibram limited edition KSO Evo "Year of the Snake" is an ode to the Chinese New Year. In keeping with the theme of the Year of the Snake, the pair features a beautiful combination of snakeskin pattern and a rich, red color that symbolizes prosperity and good fortune in Chinese culture.
The KSO Evo features a snakeskin-inspired upper that is blended with a breathable material that makes it an extremely comfortable wear as well. The bold red colorway brings a festive appeal to the shoe that is embedded in Chinese culture.
The "Year of the Snake" KSO Evo will be released in limited quantities, and the shoe will be available for purchase at the Doe Flagship Store in Shanghai. However, the price and other details remain to be revealed.
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