The Jordan Luka 5 Rings in the “Chinese New Year” Spirit With Earthy Tones and Silky Embroidery
Topped with touches of red.
Name: Jordan Luka 5 “Chinese New Year”
Colorway: Light British Tan/Baroque Brown-Team Red-Metallic Red Bronze
SKU: IQ0567-201
MSRP: $145 USD
Release Date: 2026
Where to Buy: Nike
Jordan Brand broadens its Lunar New Year roster with the newly surfaced Jordan Luka 5 “Chinese New Year,” a silhouette that seamlessly weaves cultural storytelling into elite performance gear.
The upper is dressed in warm brown tones, meticulously layered with textured panels and subtle, silky embroidered graphics that symbolize rejuvenation and luck. To evoke prosperity, vibrant red accents are strategically placed across the quarters and tongue, maintaining a sophisticated balance against the earthy palette. The focal point is a red, circular tongue embellishment featuring an embossed horse encircled by a decorative border — a design reminiscent of a traditional stamped wax seal. A scarlet red embroidered heart motif is hidden on the interior of the tongue, further deepening the auspicious and festive mood of the release.
Functionality remains at the core of the Luka 5, designed to support Luka Dončić’s sharp directional play. Its low-cut frame, responsive cushioning, and court-focused tooling ensure stability and energy return, while symbolic overlays enrich the storytelling aspect of the design. The design is rounded out by soles carrying a tonal finish that ties directly into the upper’s earthy hues, reinforcing the shoe’s unified aesthetic.
