Nike seems to love Christmas just as much as the rest of us do and has created a sleigh full of stunning Christmas-themed releases over the years, using many of their most-loved silhouettes to bring the Christmas cheer to life. So, let’s explore some of Nike’s best Christmas-themed sneakers that have delivered holiday spirit to sneakerheads around the world.
Santa x Nike SB Dunk Low
Despite the fact that Nike created a few sneaker designs that featured Jolly Old Nick and his helpers in Christmases Past, these custom Nike SB Dunk Lows pay the most obvious tribute to Mr. Claus. The white fur on the base and the bright red cloth on the sneaker overlays perfectly evoke Santa’s signature outfit.
Nike Kobe 6 “Grinch” / Nike Kobe 6 Protro “Grinch”
Since making its debut on the court during the 2010 Christmas Day game between Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat, the Nike Zoom Kobe 6 “Grinch” has become one of the most sought-after colourways (if not the most sought-after) in the Kobe range.
Concepts X Nike SB Dunk High “Ugly Sweaters”
The reason we love these sneakers is probably the same reason we love ugly Christmas sweaters: they’re fun, quirky, and a full-on celebration of the season. These 2017 Christmas kicks bring pure joy in their cheerful observance of the season.
Nike LeBron 11 “Christmas”
Released in 2013, these stylish kicks appear to arrive in their own immaculate, glossy wrapping. Honestly, the colour palette and snowflake details on these sneakers are just hard to ignore.
Sean Cliver x Nike SB Dunk Low “Holiday Special”
Sean Cliver has a knack for creating eye-catching Christmas designs filled with special details. Yet despite the obvious amount of attention that went into the aesthetics, there is enough constraint to keep the design versatile enough to be worn beyond your Christmas celebrations.
Nike SB Dunk Low x Nightmare Before Christmas “Jack & Sally”
Lacking the usual bright reds and greens of a Christmas pair, one could argue that Sally’s side of the pair definitely still has a bit of red and green in there, however muted it might be. Dariyn Enriquez did an excellent job bringing these two characters from the Tim Burton film to life.
Nike Air Jordan 1 Low “Grinchmas”
While it incorporates a somewhat snake-skin-like leather across many parts of the upper, clearly taking inspiration from the Nike Kobe 6, the rest of the Nike Air Jordan 1 Low “Grinchmas” is bright green tufted fluff. The Grinch’s red hat is incorporated into the sneakers through the laces, Nike Swoosh, inner lining, and the bright red outsole.
Nike Air Jordan 4 “Grinch”
These “Grinch” sneakers might be the funniest on the list, as they feature his dubious eyes, and the support wings have been replaced with his slightly creepy, nailed hands. With its different shades of flocking making it furry, you will either love or hate these sneakers and possibly even hate them so much that you love them anyway.
Nike SB Dunk Low “Rudolph”
We all know the story of Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, and how he is an integral part of Christmas lore, so who better to be a mascot of Christmas than the little guy with a very shiny nose? Brett Battaglia and Isaac Apley had the same idea when they created the adorable sneakers.
Nike Kobe 6 “Reverse Grinch”
We had a Grinch, so obviously, we must have a Reverse Grinch. The festive all-red upper and green accents take the colourway of the Nike Kobe 6 Grinch previously mentioned and basically just invert it. Yet, as simple and straightforward as that may seem, the end product is anything but basic. To see more Christmas sneakers, visit Sneaker Fortress
