Nike Air Max 98 'Chinese New Year' BV6649-708

The Nike Air Max 98 'Chinese New Year' (BV6649-708) — brand new, deadstock, and ready to ship.

The Air Max 98 CNY is one of the most visually ambitious sneakers Nike has ever produced — a shoe that doesn't make a subtle statement. Released on January 17, 2019, to celebrate the Lunar New Year, this pair draws from Chinese cultural iconography and translates it into a material story that unfolds across the entire upper. Six distinct materials, including faux pony hair, snakeskin-embossed overlays, and red patent leather, are combined across a teal, red, and metallic gold palette. It's dense, intentional, and completely unlike anything else in the AM98 lineup. If the standard AM98 is a design statement, the CNY edition is a declaration.

Details

• Style: Nike Air Max 98
• Colorway: Multi-Color / Metallic Gold / University Red
• Style Code: BV6649-708
• Release Date: January 17, 2019
• Sizing: Men’s US 7–13 & Women’s US 5–10 (true to size; listed in US sizing)
• Condition: Brand new, unworn (Deadstock)
• Box: Original box included

Construction

• Six-Material Upper — The upper combines faux pony hair, snakeskin-embossed leather, patent leather, mesh, suede, and synthetic overlays across its panels. Each material is placed deliberately, creating a layered, tactile surface that rewards close examination
• Chinese New Year Color Palette — Teal, red, and metallic gold are the dominant tones — colors carrying deep cultural significance in Chinese tradition, representing prosperity, good fortune, and celebration. The result is a palette that is festive without being garish
• Red Patent Leather Detailing — Glossy red patent leather appears on key overlays and accent panels, adding contrast against the teal base and reinforcing the CNY color story
• Brown Faux Pony Hair — A distinctive texture panel on the toe box that grounds the upper and introduces warmth against the cooler teal tones
• Nike Air Max Cushioning — The AM98’s full-length visible Air unit delivers responsive, impact-absorbing cushioning from heel to toe — one of the most comfortable platforms in the Air Max family
• Waffle Rubber Outsole — Durable outsole with traction pattern for everyday wear

Best For

• Collectors targeting Nike’s CNY series — the AM98 CNY is one of the most material-rich and detail-intensive releases in the entire collection
• AM98 enthusiasts who want the most expressive colorway in the silhouette’s history
• Anyone building a rotation around significant Nike cultural releases — this pair holds its own in any collector context

Authenticity & Shipping

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