The adidas Ultra Boost 4.0 DNA Chinese New Year is a sustainable, comfortable, high-performance shoe that uses colorful graphics to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The upper of this sneaker is crafted from black Primeknit, made up of 50% recycled Parley Ocean Plastic and 50% recycled polyester. A black synthetic cage courses up the side panel, integrating into the eye stays for a snug closure, and forming the iconic 3-Stripes which are decorated with bright reddish-orange images of birds. A molded black synthetic heel counter helps provide foot stability. A black midsole composed of Ultra Boost foam offers springy cushioning, while the white continental rubber outsole, with its Stretchweb technology, provides flexibility and shock-absorbing traction. Both the midsole and outsole extend beyond the heel for greater foot stability. The standout details include celebratory hits of pure red on the upper, with red Ultra Boost branding on the heel counter and a red-branded pull loop at the heel for easy on/off. Released on January 13, 2021, the original retail price was $180. The adidas UltraBoot 4.0 DNA ‘Black’, part of the 2021 Chinese New Year lineup, confines the thematic graphics to the shoe’s signature three-stripes. The upper is constructed from black Primeknit, partially made with recycled yarn including Parley Ocean Plastic. A hint of red on the tongue tag evokes traditional red envelopes distributed during Chinese New Year. The lightweight runner is mounted on a matching black Boost midsole, supported by a Stretchweb outsole built with Continental rubber.