British footwear imprint Clarks Originals works in collaboration with LI-NING this time around on another iteration of the classic Wallabee shoes. The brand highlights the work of the Beijing sportswear brand originally founded in 1990 and so far, it has taken on the Wallabee and the Desert Trek silhouette, offering two versions of each model.
The colors of the shoes are inspired by the beauty and elegant themes of ancient China'a three historical dynasties. This includes the Song Dynasty, the beauty of traditional rice paper, as well as the warmth of porcelain. The underfoot is detailed with the classic midsole BOOM material that is true to LI-NING. The range will only be available in China through the website and specific locations.
Chinese Dynasty-Themed Footwear
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