Catch Phrase | 签名鞋(qiān míng xié)

Writer: Debra Li  | Editor: Vincent Lin  | From:  | Updated: 2019-09-04

Meaning:

Translated from the English term “signature shoes/sneakers,” this term refers to the sneakers that are designed for a certain player around their style, attributes and personal influences. When signature shoes are released, the brand will clearly state that they are dedicated to that player, with his name and number emblazoned on the shoe. Signature shoes, sometimes also with the player’s signature inscribed on the outside of the sole, are released in a limited number and very expensive. They are reserved for the best players only, such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Paul George.

Example:

A: 今年过生日想要什么礼物?

Jīnnián guòshēngrì xiǎng yào shénme lǐwù?

What do you want for your birthday this year?

B: 给我买一双詹姆斯的签名鞋吧。

Gěi wǒ mǎi yīshuāng zhānmǔsī de qiānmíngxié ba。

Buy me a pair of signature shoes by LeBron James, will you?

A: 男鞋吗?

Nánxié ma?

Men’s sneakers?

B: 有给女生设计的款式啊。

Yǒu gěi nǚshēng shèjì de kuǎnshì a。

They do have LeBron shoes for women.