year of the rat

[image from sneaker blog, Nice Kicks]Who knew there were so many sneaker blogs?It is not surprising that Reebok should create a sneaker honoring the Chinese New Year with a tribute to the Year of the Rat. After all, these sneakers were made in China.The sole of the shoe includes a repeat of the Chinese character for 'rat,' as well as painting of the auspicious critter, which symbolizes prosperity