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Sneakers Release – Under Armour Embiid 1 “Chinese New Year” Men’s Basketball Shoe

Jan 6, 2021

He stands at 7 feet tall, dominating the court with his presence and his deft skills. Fortunately, you don’t have to be gifted with height or pro-baller plays to channel your inner Joel Embiid.

Harness the power of The Process when you slip into a pair of the all-new Under Armour Embiid One “Chinese New Year” sneakers, launching in men’s sizes on January 8 at Hibbett | City Gear.

Right side view of men's Under Armour Embiid 1 "Chinese New Year" colorway that drops on Jan. 8.

While these sneakers pay homage to China’s Lunar Festival, they also celebrate the fortitude and skill it takes to get to the top of your game. The technology contained within the Embiid One includes UA HOVR stacked in the heel, which offers energy return for lightning-fast plays. HOVR works in tandem with Micro G foam cushioning for those controlled reactions in the heat of the game.

Layers of fitted, lightweight mesh compose the sneaker’s upper, offering the wearer breathability and stability, thanks to molded, hollowed-out leather panels that lend structure to the package.

Top view of Embiid 1 "Chinese New Year" men's basketball shoes, launching January 8, 2021.

An exceptional shoe demands unparalleled comfort. A die-cut EVA removable sockliner hugs the foot and gives it zonal support, and generous padding in the tongue and ankle collar further the sneaker’s luxe feel. The basketball shoe’s rubber outsole is made specifically for high-impact areas with amorphous grooves that improve floor grip and flexible direction.

Under Armour and Philadelphia 76ers‘ Joel Embiid created this sneaker for all five positions on the court. Celebrate the beginning of the Chinese New Year with the black and red “CNY” UA Embiid 1 performance shoe available on January 8 at Hibbett | City Gear.

Outsole traction patter of the UA Embiid One men's "Chinese New Year" basketball should, dropping at Hibbett | City Gear January 8.

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