To mark the start of 2021, Nike released an entire Chinese New Year collection. The Nike Dunk Low Chinese New Year Firecracker (2021) was one of the sneakers included in it, offered in toddler sizes. This sneaker was unique with a perforated upper featuring designs inspired by firecracker packaging. Warning labels for firecrackers adorned the tongue tags. What made these sneakers extra special was the top layer of the upper gradually wearing away to reveal a red design resembling firecracker casing, which would further wear down to showcase a black and grey design mimicking gunpowder from a lit firecracker. The Nike Dunk Low Chinese New Year Firecracker (2021) was released on January 22, 2021, and retailed for $55.