Originally one of the prototype colorways for the 2006 CLOT x Nike Air Max 1 “Kiss of Death,” the CLOT x Nike Air Max 1 “K.O.D.” – CHA colorway is also a homage to an integral piece of CLOT history.
Inspired by the art and practice of drinking tea, the colors are an ode to the different varieties of Chinese tea. Hugely influential and often a daily practice in Chinese life, tea is considered one of the “seven necessities of Chinese life” and has helped disseminate Chinese culture to the world. Similar to CLOT’s mission to Bridge the East and the West, the “CHA” colorway is a continuation of the “K.O.D.” legacy inspired by the past and brought to the present while highlighting CLOT’s Chinese roots.
The Clot x Nike Air Max 1 K.O.D. CHA is a new tea-inspired version of the collaborative Air Max 1. It features the same updated construction as the “K.O.D.” Air Max 1 with a brand-new perforated toe cap. The overall look of the shoe remains the same as the original 2006 release, with a deconstructed style and mix of materials consisting of suede, leather and ostrich. Details include a Rocky Tan upper contrasted by the Sport Red on the Swoosh, CLOT-branding on the heel and lace eyelet detailing. Additional features include the Medium Brown on the midsole and upper panels and the same translucent outsole with Chinese pressure points graphics that were on the “K.O.D.” Air Max 1.