The Top 10 Holiday Themed Sneakers That Should Be On Your Radar

You can never go wrong with a pair of Converse kicks. Released earlier this month,  the ‘Holiday Sweater Chuck 70s’ are a festive pair of sneakers designed to look exactly like a classic Christmas sweater. The sneakers also have enhanced cushioning complete with an Ortholite insole giving you the ultimate comfort as you go about your day. In addition to that, the kicks come with the iconic Chuck Taylor Patch that we all know and love.

Release Date: November 2013

Speaking of some new Chuck’s, you can also consider adding the ‘Winter Holiday Chuck 70s’ to your sneaker collection. Released this month, the ‘Chuck 70s’ follow the holiday tradition with their fuzzy candy cane design. The sneakers also feature green and red pinstripes to complete the candy cane look. The overall color of the sneakers make them diverse, meaning that you can wear them during any time of the year.

Release Date: November 2020

As you all know, Christmas Day is a huge day in the NBA, complete with legendary battles between some of the best teams in the league. Introduced in 2013, the ‘Nike KD 6 Christmas,’ is the ultimate holiday metallic bling modeled to look like a Christmas Bell. The sneakers are red with a touch of gold and mint, and features Nike Flywire technology making it the perfect gift for not just for sneaker fans, but for Kevin Durant fans as well.

Release Date: December 2013

If you are looking to be the Grinch that stole Christmas, then the ‘Reebok Instapump Fury Grinch’ sneakers are right up your alley. Simply put, the ‘Fury Grinchs’ are designed to look exactly like the Grinch himself with scarlet and pine green panels designed at the top complete with lime green ‘fur’. Released in December of 2016, the ‘Fury Grinch’ sneakers continue to regularly sell making them a holiday sneaker staple.

Release Date: December 2016

The Puma Thunder is already an iconic part of the Puma collection, so this year the company decided to take it to the next level by coming out with their official ‘Thunder Holiday Sneakers.’ Released earlier this month, the sneaker features Puma’s signature winter colorways with a splash of Christmas colors. The kicks take inspiration from the 1990s CELL silhouette, and showcases a retro look.

Release Date: November 2020

Designed to literally look like a Christmas painting, these holiday kicks will make your morning runs a little more festive. The season print adds to the jolly spirit, and has a cushioning DNA midsole with breathable fabric lining to also provide comfort. The ‘Revel 3 Running Shoes’ also come with a sprinkle of glitter at the top making it even more fun to run in.

Release Date: 2019

Worn by Lebron himself during a Heat vs Lakers Christmas day matchup in 2013, the ‘King’ released this legendary Christmas shoe a day later. With a light green color complete with red laces, the shoe remains one of the best Christmas sneakers that James has ever dropped. The ‘Lebron 11 Christmas’ kicks continue to be a hot seller nearly seven years later, with four recent sales on Stockx in the last month alone. 

Release Date: December 26th, 2013

While not an official ‘holiday themed’ sneaker, the ‘Disney Sport Goofy Shoes’ still remain a great gift for the kiddos (especially those who love Disney). The shoe itself gives off a holiday vibe with its red upper (which features Goofy dancing), and the white sole. In addition to the cool design, the shoes can also be used for skateboarding which could come in handy for young skateboarding lovers. 

Release Date: July 2020

While we typically consider Christmas sweaters ‘ugly,’ there is nothing ugly about about the ‘Air Max 95 Christmas Sneakers.’ Also for kids, the ‘95 colorways’ are designed to look like wrapping paper, with a colorful blend of red, white, blue, and green. The ‘Air Max 95s' also feature a holiday pattern, and continues to be a top seller a year later with five sales on Stockx in the last two weeks alone.

Release Date: December 2nd, 2019

Kobe was always known for his sneaker game and historic collections, so a great way to honor the ‘Mamba’ would be to purchase one of his Christmas sneakers. The ‘Grinch’ sneakers were worn by Kobe in a 2010 Christmas Day battle versus the Miami Heat, and are set to be re-released in early 2021. While it won’t be delivered on time for Christmas Day, the sneakers will make an excellent late holiday gift. If however you have the money to get the ‘Grinch 6’s’ now, the current version is still available via Stockx.

Release Date: December 25th, 2010