Nike Air Force 1 Low Premium St.Patrick's Day (2006)

A lot of Air Force 1 have their palette originated from local traditional festivals, and St.Patrick’s day is one of those festivals. This special tradition originated in Ireland since the end of the 5th century, and the US started to celebrate in 1737. This festival is to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland--St.Patrick. The most famous symbol of this festival is Shamrocks and Leprechauns--St.Patrick used to explain the Holy Trinity(Father, Son, Spirit) to Ireland by using Shamrocks as a tool.

To celebrate the festival, people will hold parades, religious services, and parties. People will wear green and Shamrock accessories.

The whole vamp of this shoe is made of patent leather material. It has a palette of white, green, and yellow, which accords to the theme of St.Patrick’s day. Special details can be found on heel and tongue--a hat with a Shamrock pattern. The green sole uses semi-transparent material which makes the whole shoe more aesthetic appealing.

Air Force 1的许多配色都来源于当地著名的节日。而圣帕特里克节便是其中之一。在5世纪末起源于爱尔兰，而美国从1737年3月17日年开始庆祝，是为了纪念爱尔兰守护神圣帕特里克。关于节日的起源说法不一，但节日的象征是有这三片心形叶子连在一起的三叶草（Shamrocks）和传说中的绿衣老矮人（Leprechauns）。圣者帕特里克利用三叶草，来向当时的爱尔兰人解释宗教上三位一体 (Holy Trinity) －天父、圣婴及圣灵的重要教义。

在节日那天人们会举行游行、教堂礼拜和聚餐等活动。人们会身穿绿色的衣服，并佩戴三叶草图案的饰物。

回到鞋本身，鞋面整体采用了漆皮材质，整体白绿的配色搭配着黄色的点缀，符合圣帕特里克节的主题。鞋侧后跟与鞋舌也有着特殊的细节，那是含有三叶草图案的高帽。绿色的鞋底采用了半透明的材质，提升整体美感。