The Lunar New Year, beginning Jan. 29 and concluding on Feb. 8, 2025, welcomes the Year of the Snake, symbolizing wisdom, intuition and transformation. And brands are incorporating snake motifs, materials mimicking snake skin and designs that embody the snake’s fluid and dynamic nature into their footwear collection.
Here, see some of 2025’s footwear styles that honor the year of the snake.
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The McQueen Lunar New Year Collection 2025 melds storytelling with cutting-edge fashion featuring actor Zhang Youhao. The capsule includes pieces from the spring 2025 pre-collection, including the ergonomic Flexion sneakers in seasonal shades of burgundy, orange and optic white.
Koio’s 2025 Capri Lunar New Year Snake sneaker marries tradition with modern style, embracing the spirit of the season. Handcrafted in Italy, the design features LWG-certified white leather, which represents new beginnings, red accents for luck and gold piping for prosperity. Artist Dahan Chung’s snake illustration symbolizes adaptability and wisdom.
Birkenstock 1774 has a lineup of footwear that nods to the Year of the Snake. Favorites such as the Arizona feature python embossing lined in soft nappa leather, and the Tokio II incorporates a mix of soft suede, python-embossed leather. More styles are available on birkenstock.com.
