We may have a couple of weeks of wiggle room to put the finishing touches on Holiday shopping, but time is running short for sneaker brands across the industry, their runway running low if they’re to jam any additional releases into the season. Even with most brand’s release calendars beginning to slow down, there are still some notable pairs to look forward to this week.
We begin as always in Beaverton, where the trifecta of the Stash x Nike retro, the Kobe 9 “Christmas,” and the Air Jordan 11 “Legend Blue” will keep the energy high around the Swoosh and Jumpman for another week running. Additional drops like fresh looks for the Tatum 3, Sabrina 2, and an SB Dunk collab with Nicole Hause fill the spaces in between.
Elsewhere, the Three Stripes centers its slate around the adidas Anthony Edwards 1 Low “Christmas,” alternately titled the “Blue Burst” and “Slick,” the latter moniker oding to Ant’s best friend. Unexpectedly, the impending release of Squid Game Season 2 is propelling a few releases this week, with both Crocs and PUMA getting in on the promotional effort. AURALEE links up with New Balance for a few tonal 990v4 executions, and LaMelo Ball introduces new branding with the PUMA MB.04 “Heem.”
Like we always say at this time, the above rundown gives you a taste of what’s upcoming but not a complete breakdown. For that, you’ll have to peruse the list and photos ahead, with attached hyperlinks leading back to detailed release coverage and “Where To Buy” links. For any late-breaking news, check our Sneaker Release Dates and Jordan Release Dates hubs.
The Patta Converse releases on December 10th, ushering in two Chuck 70 colorways to celebrate the brand’s 30th anniversary.
The Squid Game Crocs collection brings a charmed and charming take on the inescapable drama on December 10th.
Though you may have caught this pair at retailers before, the Nike SB Dunk Low “Dark Smoke Grey” drops via SNKRS on December 10th if you need a second chance.
Divisive as ever, the splashy New Balance 1906L “Magnet” brings a muted colorway to the silhouette on December 11th.
Drake circles back to his CLB era on December 11th, simultaneously unleashing the NOCTA Air Force 1 “Citron Tint,” NOCTA Air Force 1 “White” and NOCTA Air Force 1 “Cobalt Tint.”
The retro for the Mamba’s highest model ever continues in festive fashion with the Kobe 9 “Christmas” on December 12th.
Fashion meets streetwear once again, with the AURALEE New Balance 990v4 on December 12th showing off the brand’s Midas Touch once again.
See a resemblance? A former Yeezy designer heads to Colorado with the Dingyung Zhang Crocs Diffuser on December 12th.
In case the Crocs aren’t your speed, try on the PUMA Squid Game Shoes for size, dropping on December 12th.
The Baby Face Assassin nods to his otherworldly range with December 12th’s Curry 12 “Extraterrestrial”
Jayson odes his latest colorway to Deuce’s doodles with December 12th’s Tatum 3 “Sidewalk Chalk.”
Ionescu’s breakaway hit gets a flashy colorway with the Sabrina 2 “Citron Tint” on December 12th.
December 13th revives the legacy of one of Nike’s most important collaborators: catch the retro of the Stash Air Max 95 and Stash Air Force 1.
A techy collab makes a splash in three colorways with December 13th’s Unaffected GEL-Kayano 20.
LaMelo may be famous for his jumper, but the PUMA MB.04 “Heem” carries a fresh Dunkman logo on December 13th.
The Legend continues. 2024’s central Holiday release emerges at long last on December 14th with the Air Jordan 11 “Legend Blue.”
No matter what nickname you assign to it, the adidas Anthony Edwards 1 Low dazzles again with the AE1 Low “Christmas” on December 14th.
Another one of Nike SB’s featured faces graces the iconic model with the Nicole Hause SB Dunk Low, rounding out the slate on December 14th.
