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Nike’s “Year of the Horse” Pack Is Basically a Pegasus-Themed Sneaker Lineup

Nike’s “Year of the Horse” capsule for Lunar New Year isn’t just a color swap on one model — it’s a full multi-silhouette pack that leans into “horse energy” in the most Nike way possible: Pegasus details, warm earth tones, and little nods that feel premium without being corny. The best part is it covers a bunch of vibes at once — classic hoops DNA, street classics, and retro runners — so there’s something here whether you dress sporty, casual, or full throwback.

The drop: what’s included (all models)

Nike’s lineup for this pack centers on six pairs, all tied together by the Lunar New Year / Year of the Horse theme.

1) Air Force 1 ’07 LNY (Women’s) — IQ1143-100

This is the “statement” AF1 of the pack. It keeps the clean Air Force shape, but adds horse/flight-inspired detailingacross the upper — the kind of pattern you notice the second you’re close enough to see the texture. It’s still wearable with anything, but it’s not “plain white AF1” energy at all.

2) Air Force 1 ’07 SE LNY (Men’s) — IQ1119-011

This one plays it more subtle: classic AF1 structure, premium-ish execution, and the Lunar New Year theme tied in through the concept (bravery/fortune/honor) rather than loud graphics everywhere. If you want the pack’s theme without the loudest pair, this is the move.

3) Dunk Low SE LNY (Men’s) — IQ1118-220

The Dunk in this pack goes earth-tone heavy — linen, olive-ish accents, and that “natural materials” palette that looks good with denim, cargos, or sweats. It’s the easiest everyday wear of the bunch, and it still feels like a special edition because it’s not a basic GR blocking.

4) Pegasus runner (Year of the Horse / LNY)

Nike basically had to include a Pegasus-style runner in a “Year of the Horse” pack — it’s the most on-theme silhouette without trying too hard. This pair is usually the most “daily wearable” option: lightweight, comfortable, and easy to beat up without feeling guilty. In the pack, it typically leans into warm neutrals + subtle shimmer/graphic hits so it still feels special, but not costume-y.

5) Retro runner option (the “casual flex” pair)

Every Lunar New Year capsule tends to have one model that’s more “street runner” than performance — the pair you wear with cargos, denim, and hoodies all winter. In this pack, that role is the retro runner vibe: layered materials, textured panels, and little design cues that feel premium up close. If you want something that doesn’t scream “holiday pack” but still has details, this is usually the safest pick.

6) Jordan / hoops heritage entry (the “collector” pair)

Nike almost always rounds these packs out with something that hits the heritage hoops crowd — a Jordan-style option that carries the theme with small accents, special insoles/tongue hits, and material upgrades rather than loud graphics. This is the one people buy to keep clean, lace once, and wear like twice… then regret it and start wearing it more because it’s too nice to sit.


What ties the whole pack together

Even when the silhouettes are totally different, Nike keeps packs like this cohesive through:

  • A shared color palette: earth tones, black accents, warm highlights

  • Texture + material play: suede/nubuck-style touches, embossed patterns, or stitched details

  • Small theme hits: insoles, tongue tabs, heel logos, or subtle graphics instead of big prints

So you can grab one pair — or mix multiple — and they still feel like they’re from the same story.

If you’re only buying ONE pair…

  • Most wearable everyday: the Dunk or the runner

  • Best “goes with everything” flex: the darker AF1 / understated pair

  • Most “special edition” feel: the AF1 with extra detailing or the heritage hoops/Jordan entry

How to style the pack (easy mode)

Because the palette runs warm/neutrals, the fits are simple:

  • black cargos + cream hoodie

  • light denim + neutral jacket

  • sweatsuit + one warm accent (hat or tee) to match the pack’s tones

The whole point is letting the textures and small details do the talking.


















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